This real western spotted skunk skull specimen displays natural characteristics including evidence of periodontal disease with one missing tooth, and pathological markings on the cranium resulting from parasitic infection—a common and completely natural occurrence in spotted skunks. The frontal bone erosion caused by nasal parasites creates distinctive open lesions or deformations, which are considered normal variation in this species and do not diminish the specimen's quality or value. Ideal for educators, researchers, collectors, and natural history enthusiasts seeking an authentic example of this fascinating western species.

The western spotted skunk is a species native to the western United States. This species can be differentiated from the striped skunk in that is has multiple white stripes or splotches rather than one single stripe, and the western spotted skunk produces a more pungent spray than the striped skunk. ***The frontal bones of spotted skunks are most often eroded by a nasal parasite that results in open lesions or gross deformations of the frontal region. This is completely natural and therefore, skunk skulls with these malformations are still considered first quality***

• Presents with evidence of periodontal disease; missing one tooth
• Presents evidence of pathology on cranium due to parasitic infection
• Skull Length 6.30 cm (2.5 in)
• Skull Width 4.00 cm (1.6 in)
• Skull Height 2.60 cm (1 in)