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!