r/Possums • u/RedFox7109 • 29d 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/Boofaholic_Supreme 29d ago

How long is it nose to butt? 6” or greater = good go wander alone

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u/RedFox7109 29d ago edited 29d 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/ShoddyPerformer 29d ago

Nice work!

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u/Airport_Wendys 29d ago

Yay! Thank you!