Injection Pole for Skunks

[Machias]

I can't remember, is using an injection pole with Acetone for putting skunks down, legal here in WA?

[KFhunter]

They suggest AVMA guidelines on euthanasia but no specific rules that say "you must put animals down in this way" yet exist to my knowledge.


AVMA guidelines are:

• An injection of sodium pentobarbital or other pharmaceutical.
• Carbon monoxide (CO) or carbon dioxide (CO2) supplied to a chamber from a compressed gas cylinder (small and medium sized animals).
• A gun shot to the head (small and medium sized animals. (Check local firearm ordinances).
• Stunning, followed by decapitation (amphibians, reptiles, and birds only).
• Cervical dislocation by stretching the animal so the neck is hyper-extended to separate the first vertebrae from the skull (birds, rabbits, and small rodents only).

[Machias]

They suggest AVMA guidelines on euthanasia but no specific rules that say "you must put animals down in this way" yet exist to my knowledge.


AVMA guidelines are:

• An injection of sodium pentobarbital or other pharmaceutical.
• Carbon monoxide (CO) or carbon dioxide (CO2) supplied to a chamber from a compressed gas cylinder (small and medium sized animals).
• A gun shot to the head (small and medium sized animals. (Check local firearm ordinances).
• Stunning, followed by decapitation (amphibians, reptiles, and birds only).
• Cervical dislocation by stretching the animal so the neck is hyper-extended to separate the first vertebrae from the skull (birds, rabbits, and small rodents only).

Thanks!

[pnwmtnmn]

MEK is my preferred chemical for skunks. it is right beside the acetone in the hardware store.

[Bill W]

what about teaching them how to swim.

[pnwmtnmn]

not recommended time consuming and not always scent free. and I find it a hassle.

[Machias]

MEK is my preferred chemical for skunks. it is right beside the acetone in the hardware store.

Thanks, I'll try it.  I used Acetone in VA and it was pretty quick, as long as I got it in the lungs!

[Humptulips]

The AVMA guidelines are not law. Merely suggestions.

[JODakota]

MEK is my preferred chemical for skunks. it is right beside the acetone in the hardware store.

Thanks, I'll try it.  I used Acetone in VA and it was pretty quick, as long as I got it in the lungs!

I think they work great as well.


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[carrie]

My poles are ususally 4 ft in length and I use skunk injection administration. Since I am based in canada, dunno much about the rules . Try for expert guidance from some wildllife removal services like Hawkeye ( http://www.hawkeye.ca/pest-wildlife-animals )  about the ideal chemical proportion.

[Machias]

I use a 12 foot expandable pole.  Most times if I get them in the lungs they are stone dead in 15-20 seconds.  That is with 10-12 cc of Acetone.

[Humptulips]

Anybody have experience with MEK? (Methylethylkeytone)

[EmeraldBullet]

Anybody have experience with MEK? (Methylethylkeytone)

I love lot's of experience using it to touch up airplane parts for a company I used to work for. Makes your whole hand go cold instantly (or whatever part of your body touches it.) HIGHLY flammable stuff. Gives off fumes which will give you a head ache. I imagine it can't be good for you.

[quadrafire]

A sharp rap to the back of the head does the trick.......

Oh wait.....Now I know why I didn't repeat that after the first one. 

[Machias]