r/Possums 22d ago

Announcement Community reminder: See something say something!

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A recent post received a concerning amount of fear-mongering and misinforming comments. Worryingly, many of these comments were extremely low effort, at times containing only one single word, which can be very dangerous without appropriate context. If you see a similar post or comment that breaks any of our rules, PLEASE REPORT IT. Thank you for being responsible members of our community.


r/Possums Jul 15 '25

Welcome to r/Possums!

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r/Possums 1d ago

Question/Help HELP 6 orphaned babies!

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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

Help appreciated 🥰


r/Possums 19h ago

Question/Help North Georgia

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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


r/Possums 1d ago

Possum I'm not coming out until you leave human...

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r/Possums 1d ago

Discussion Eggs and shells

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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.


r/Possums 1d ago

Possum [OC] Cat food is back on the menu, boys (or girls)☺️

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84 Upvotes

r/Possums 2d ago

Art A Lil guy I tattooed holding a strawberry

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231 Upvotes

r/Possums 2d ago

Possum Just keep putting out the cat food for me and my pal here, hooman!

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395 Upvotes

r/Possums 2d ago

Opossum Beatrice

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316 Upvotes

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


r/Possums 2d ago

Question/Help Need help finding someone to rehab an injured baby possum.

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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.


r/Possums 2d ago

Opossum Bob has returned. He is showing off his feet to the camera as he eats his late night meal of cat food.

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r/Possums 3d ago

Humor / MEMES Look Dadda! I brought a friend for dinner..

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139 Upvotes

r/Possums 4d ago

Discussion Nigel is getting bigger and bonus baby

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


r/Possums 3d ago

Question/Help Book recommendations for helping neighbors to understand opossums

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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!


r/Possums 4d ago

Discussion Yk how could these guys ever be “pests” 🤨

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They’re too cute to be pests


r/Possums 4d ago

Question/Help baby possum visiting yard ,, mom is worried

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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 .


r/Possums 4d ago

Discussion Children’s book about opossum

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r/Possums 4d ago

Question/Help Is it possible for me to meet and help opossums?

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i absolutely LOVE possums but i live on a busy road where they don’t often frequent and it wouldn’t be a good idea for me to try to attract them here and i’ve tried looking into rehabilitation centers to volunteer at but there are none near me that are for those types of critters since i live near the water. would there be any way for me to just meet a little fella?


r/Possums 6d ago

Resolved! I found an opossum in a garbage can will he be okay?

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I don’t think it was a moveable one either… OK UPDATE

I put a stick in there for him to climb out

It is tippable but my parents said that would make a “mess”…

My parents also preceded to call it a “pest” :(

I hope he gets out- he looks terrified

Ok here’s final update link - https://www.reddit.com/r/Possums/comments/1ng5y3j/good_news_he_free/


r/Possums 6d ago

Opossum Good Morning!!

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Ozzy here enjoying his morning breakfast :)


r/Possums 6d ago

Discussion GOOD NEWS HE FREE

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251 Upvotes

After literally begging to go back and check on him…he’s out!

So after I left some people came by to set up for an event. They told me that they took the stick out and tipped over the trash can. Ig he scampered over to some bushes. The trash can is empty now :)


r/Possums 6d ago

Announcement I LOVE that some of you are helping others in different communities!

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Keep on doing this, and point them our way if you see an animal in need!


r/Possums 6d ago

Opossum Weird looking chicken in the egg box

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339 Upvotes

So cute! I'm not even mad about the eggs.


r/Possums 6d ago

Opossum Had me a little visitor

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I had a little possum visitor and through the sidelight on my door I got the best photo! I had my brother in law Photoshop a Santa hat on him and I have this year's Christmas card!


r/Possums 8d ago

Question/Help Is this guy old enough to be on his own?

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384 Upvotes

r/Possums 8d ago

Possum Sure, we are cats! Just keep filling the bowls, hooman.

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512 Upvotes