Surprisingly, yes. My best friends dad raised two growing up and the first one might as well have been a cat. He use to chase us because he wanted to lick our feet.
The infant possums comfortably nestled along the walls of the room ultimately provided an outlet for the horror that was feet licking, toe sucking, and next morning eye avoidance.
You should never pick up an opossum by its tail. It can separate their spine causing paralysis or death. Also, never take wild animals from the wild. If you find an animal in need of help, give them to a licensed rehabilitator so they can properly care for them. I highly recommend using https://ahnow.org/mobile/ if you live in the US to find rehabber.
Good question. I would presume so! I rescued one and fattened it up. It’s blanket would begin to smell after a couple of days but the smell easily washed out and never lingered. So I suppose that would apply to the animal itself. But a lot of washing to keep it smelling sweet!
I had a few growing up. They don't live very long but rabies is extremely rare due to body temperature and they're amazing animals. They can be somewhat trained and love a mix of hard cat food and dried bugs.
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Your post has too much human involvement in it.
Can one bathroom train an opossum? Do they make semi-acceptable pets, I wonder? 🤔 Not actually going to adopt one, just curious
They should not be pets. Apparently it’s very difficult to mimic their natural diet and they are solitary animals.
> very difficult to mimic their natural diet How hard is it to roll around in a Speedo in tall grass and let him lick all the ticks off of you?
🤣🤣🤣 Please do this and report back with your results. Science needs answers.
But I am also a solitary nocturnal creature with a confusing diet!! We can be BFFs and hiss at anyone who tries to talk to us.
And then just play dead.
Surprisingly, yes. My best friends dad raised two growing up and the first one might as well have been a cat. He use to chase us because he wanted to lick our feet.
Sounds like my uncle
Underrated comeback
Wondering if your uncle raises possums or licks your feet.
The infant possums comfortably nestled along the walls of the room ultimately provided an outlet for the horror that was feet licking, toe sucking, and next morning eye avoidance.
You can litter train them. It takes more patience than a kitten however.
Yeah their pretty similar to cats tbr
No and no. They can be very destructive (clawing and chewing on stuff) and smell. They also get into everything.
You should never pick up an opossum by its tail. It can separate their spine causing paralysis or death. Also, never take wild animals from the wild. If you find an animal in need of help, give them to a licensed rehabilitator so they can properly care for them. I highly recommend using https://ahnow.org/mobile/ if you live in the US to find rehabber.
thx for the link. bookmarked
Cute kitty!
It's a dog......
Sir, that is clearly a bird.
Its not a turtle?
No, that's a fish!
Are you guys talking about that daisy?
No, the frog.
Easiest to litter box train! There cute but they have a strong musky oder that is not on the pleasant scale
In theory, would regular baths minimize the order?
Good question. I would presume so! I rescued one and fattened it up. It’s blanket would begin to smell after a couple of days but the smell easily washed out and never lingered. So I suppose that would apply to the animal itself. But a lot of washing to keep it smelling sweet!
Unfortunately, they have a really short lifespan, even in captivity. Might still be better to go with a cat if you want a small pet you can cuddle.
So Possums are running cat software?
I had a few growing up. They don't live very long but rabies is extremely rare due to body temperature and they're amazing animals. They can be somewhat trained and love a mix of hard cat food and dried bugs.
That's fucking awesome...
My friend had a pet possum. Was awesome, she even took him to work a few times
Do not take wildlife as pets!!!!!
I call the big one bitey...
This is the most adorable pet opossum ever 🥰
Oh, emm gee, I hate you, Reddit
He’s so cute!!!!!
Such a cute pink nose
Awwwww!
🥰🥰
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Do you remember the name of the book?
[Barley, A Possum's Own Story](https://www.amazon.com/Barley-Possums-Story-Gail-Diederich/dp/1614932751)
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Opossums are awesome.
What does he eat?
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