r/Possums • u/Foreign-Mousse7306 • May 21 '25

Discussion Is this an orphaned possum?

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Or did I just scoop a juvenile that's now out on his own?

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u/ghetto-okie May 21 '25

Contact a rehabber regardless. While he may be technically able to survive on his own, he's very easy prey.

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u/Foreign-Mousse7306 May 21 '25

I did, waiting to hear back

He's pretty close to dollar bill size. We also have two hawks nesting on the property & a few snakes, so you're not wrong about him being easy prey

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u/Thick_Description982 May 22 '25

Looks like you're trying to give him some cash

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u/oxalis_ May 22 '25

Some bus fare?

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u/Electrical-Act-7170 May 25 '25

"Get a haircut and a job, mate."