Breads and Grains. 1  Store-bought bagels: 1 to 2 weeks (refrigerator) or 2 months (freezer) 2  Commercial breads: 1 to 2 weeks (refrigerator) or 3 months (freezer) 3  Unopened flavored rice: 6 months (pantry)  Unopened white flour: 6 to 12 months 1  (pantry) Muffins: 1 week (refrigerator) or 2 months (freezer)
Of course, the most famous characteristic of this animal are the quills. When a porcupine is threatened, it assumes a defensive posturehead and shoulders lowered, back to the threat, every quill erect, tail thrashing back and fourth. This is usually enough to scare away any would-be predator.
If you or a person or animal you know is attacked by a porcupine, you should consider having a doctor or veterinarian remove the quills. Only remove them at home if they are few in number, not near sensitive areas such as the eyes, or if you have no access to medical assistance.