do skunks spray other skunks as a defense mechanism? or maybe they like the smell?
Even while fighting over a mate, skunks are not known to gas each other. In fact, they seem to take great pains to avoid getting the smell on themselves and are generally reluctant to use their defense. So it would seem they’re none too fond of their own perfume.
Skunk spray isn’t just unpleasant, it’s quite caustic if it gets in the eyes and nose. I would think this works just as well on skunks as on any other animal.