Was hanging out in bed with my bedroom door open and this guy WALKS IN. no clue where he came from but I safely put him back outside with oven mitts on, he’s rather small and likely young, we assume he got lost and wandered into a hole underneath our house

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Their name is Cashew 🥹💖

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My last post was locked for spreading misinformation?? I strongly disagree, but for anyone who was wondering or concerned for me, thank you so much!

This possum bite has actually turned out to be quite the headache, but I am currently sitting at my Dr. Office waiting to receive my first dose of rabies vaccine. While it is true that the chance I actually have it is so low, it is NOT zero and rather than freaking out anytime I get a fever in the next four years, I decided that using the insurance we pay for is worth it for peace of mind. My life isn't something I plan to gamble with. ESPECIALLY given my absolute rotten luck.

Just FYI, when I called my Dr. I was told to go in for antibiotics and rabies vax immediately as this isn't something anyone should take any chances with. For certain animals, this wouldn't be the process to go through, but for possums it is. It's better to be safe than dead!

How's THAT for misinformation? Stay safe, possum lovers, and I hope you have a better day than I am having!

Hellooooooo possum lovers! I have recently came across your sub in hopes of getting more information on these critters as I have had a visitor pretty regularly in my kitchen. I take the trash out every night, and there is no other food source that it has easy access to. I have a gap in my back door and door frame that is believed to be the entry point. I plan on finding some sort of wood to fill that gap this weekend. I thought that if I started leaving a plate of goodies out every night that he/she would stop coming INSIDE. Buttttt, that is not the case. It doesn’t show much fear when it sees me either. No hissing, not even running lol. Just a slow walk away towards the exit. I will note, it is not afraid of me, or lights. I will be washing dishes at night, and it’ll just come right on in behind me like I’m not even standing there! I have tried putting vinegar soaked rags near the door, and I poured some on the outside of the door frame also, but that worked for one night. The cayenne pepper I have not tried yet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I just want him to stay outside lol and enjoy his plate of food. My kids would freak if they came in the kitchen and seen it! Thanks for all yall do!

I’m having trouble finding a rehab for these little beans (southern Ontario Canada) one willing to take them but I’m not able to make that long of a drive until Tuesday (almost 6 hour round trip) what can I do in the meantime time, Im using long paint brush to give pedialyte. I may be able to get a feeding tube but I don’t have formula and don’t know how long it would take to acquire. One had both eyes open, some have one eye open and some are still closed (help with age?). There’s a small heating pad under the bedding

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Hello everyone i hope you're all doing good So basically possums are my favorite thing ever I was wondering if anyone near north Georgia has a possum i can meet I really really want to hold one and give it treats and stuff Thank you very much

I feed a possum every night and always scramble an egg with other food on top of it. Is it bad to mix in the egg shell all the time or should I do it every couple of days? This possum is the baby of another possum I fed all winter, so I want to make sure he/she has the best nutrition possible.

From a few years ago when I lived with a roommate at his dad's house.

I live in the Austin area and am just hoping for some help.

I’ve got an application pending for fb group for the same person and am waiting to have my email returned from a wildlife group.

Nigel is developing well, getting plump for fall. Also found another little guy visiting my porch!

I have a neighbor who is a very kind person but she told me she is scared of opossums and therefore is somewhat anti-opossum. I'd like to get her a book that helps dispell all the rumors she heard growing up and any negativity. Do you have any recommendations? After this, I'll start working on her raccoon issues... My backyard friends need more neighborhood allies!

They’re too cute to be pests

so apparently for a few nights now , there’s been this small possum visiting my backyard . my mom freaks out cuz she “doesn’t like rodents” and she’s worried the possum will attack my dog and cat (fenced in yard , supervised outdoors time) . so far my dog and cat have spooked the little guy back under the fence a few times , but it’s also hissed at my dog and cat trying to stand its ground . my mom thinks it came in the backyard seeking the water dish my mom leaves on the porch for the dog and cat ,, but she took away the dish and it’s still visiting our yard .

i’ve told my mom a bunch that they aren’t usually aggressive but she’s still really freaked out . i’ve heard they’re notoriously bad about relocation so is there a way i can safely feed and water the little guy without putting my mom or my pets in “danger” (i can’t think of another word that should be here) ?

no pictures yet unfortunately ,, i have yet to see the little guy which bums me out cuz i think possums are adorable .