The rest of the tail is a mixture of black and white ... Dens may have one to several openings to the surface, each about 20 cm (8 in) in diameter, and may extend underground for distances up to 15 m ...

Skunk spray, by the way, is made up of organic sulfur-containing thiols ... especially around the tail, Bossel says. If you notice these signs, try your best to de-escalate the situation.