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What Craig T said...had one that got into my crawlspace and apparently had a confrontation with a hedgehog that I knew had taken up residence there. The smell in that confined space was...shattering is the only way to describe it. Had to get in there to brick/patch up a hole and seal him in...made me nauseous and made my eyes burn & water. Potent stuff. Hire an exterminator who will put a humane trap in, baited with catfood...won't take long if he's sealed in. They put a blanket over to keep them calm and then do a follow-up baiting to make sure they got 'em all. I think they euthanize them with CO2.

Did a little research on them...apparently they don't see well from farther away, that's why they get hit by cars so much. You don't want to get sprayed...especially in the face/eyes. You get temporary blindness besides the horrible, lingering smell. It may cause some residual damage to the eyes...why take a chance. I feel for you...my experience, despite being rectified quickly, was horrible. BTW, it cost me $600 for the exterminator. Good luck.