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It is illegal to keep a skunk as a household pet.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

Despite some people enjoying descented skunks as pets, Oklahoma strictly forbids them due to rabies concerns. Skunks are considered a primary vector for the rabies virus in the state, making them a public health risk even if they have been domesticated.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Oklahoma Statutes Title 29 § 4-107
Wildlife Conservation Code

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