I found a full grown skunk in a Havaheart trap one morning and knew I was the one who had to free him. I walked slowly to the trap while talking in a non-threatening tone. He showed no signs of agitation so I opened the door and he walked out. On the way to the shed where I guess he lived he stopped to get a drink from a pan of water I leave for wildlife. Animals aren't dumb so they know our intentions. They understand they need help and if they sense a human is going to set them free I doubt they would bite. Of course that's my opinion and I take no responsibility if someone needs to get a rabies shot. ;)