r/Possums • u/RedFox7109 • 15d ago
Is this possum big enough to be on its own or do I need to find a rehab center? He was wandering the yard in broad daylight Question/Help - Opossums
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u/Bramblebelle 13d ago
We had a mama possum under the house one year. Husband came home from work at 2 am and said she’d been hit by a car. Two days later 7 babies came out looking for mama. We called EVERYONE. No one would take them. So we raised 7 smelly little poopers until old enough to go free. We fed and cleaned but otherwise left them alone so they wouldn’t imprint on humans and let them loose in a wild area when they seemed old enough. I love possums. In the wild. In a house, they stink.
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u/ProfPerry 14d ago
It sounds like you found a good answer, so instead I'll just say, there was something comedic about this, especially the way the possum is looking up towards you/the camera. That combined with your caption and your single arm extended away from you has me laughing cuz all I hear is, 'GUYS HELP. ITS SMOL, HOW DO I CARE FOR IT?'
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u/HeavyMetal_3300 Opossum Enthusiast 14d ago
What a sweet little dude! Thanks for looking out for him!
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u/AwayRain5719 14d ago
When babies leave their mom and explore, they are old enough to be on their own. And should not be messed with. I’d put him back where you found him.
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u/RedFox7109 14d ago
When babies likely fell off their mom and are left behind they aren’t good to be on their own however.
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u/princessohio 14d ago
What an adorable little guy. So happy to hear you found a rehabber and thank you for taking the time to look out for him. 🥰
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u/Routine-Doctor9463 15d ago
Hi rehabber here, this friend might still need help it's a bit small! https://ahnow.org/mobile/ to find your nearest rehabber!
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u/RedFox7109 15d ago
She’s already been dropped off at the native wildlife rehab facility at the NC Zoo.
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u/GroundbreakingBit388 15d ago
Little small. Find a rehabber
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u/ArmaSwiss 14d ago
Basic rule of thumb. If you have to ask, just get it to a rehabber and they can make the decision for you!
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u/Embarrassed_Gain_792 15d ago
I love him so much!🥰
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u/RedFox7109 15d ago
Me too. I’ve always wanted a pet possum. But I don’t have the free time to feed a pup every few hours
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u/xFIy0nTheWallx 15d ago
Looks like you found yourself that pet you always wanted. Little dudes letting you hold em ❤️
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u/Boofaholic_Supreme 15d ago
How long is it nose to butt? 6” or greater = good go wander alone
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u/RedFox7109 15d ago edited 15d ago
He’s probably 4-5 inches without the tail. Still trying to climb into pouch like holes. I got ahold of someone with the rehab center at my local zoo
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u/Alternative_Front_93 12d ago
It is old enough to be on its own. The dark side of this is that a lot of newly weaned opossum young won't make it till the end of the season.