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Possum in my Backyard
Posted on 6/28/23 at 10:21 am
Posted on 6/28/23 at 10:21 am
My dog cornered a Possum last night in my yard. Luckily She showed restraint and I was able to get her inside before she got bit or anything.
My question is do I need to set a trap and do something about this Possum? Like do they carry diseases or frick up anything that I need to worry about?
My question is do I need to set a trap and do something about this Possum? Like do they carry diseases or frick up anything that I need to worry about?
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Posted on 6/28/23 at 10:27 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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Like do they carry diseases or frick up anything that I need to worry about?
They frick ticks up. And aren't known to carry rabies. Possums can be a pain in the arse but they are generally good to have around. Except when there's one in your 55 gal drum of dog food, and you unknowingly stick your hand in their, grab it and shite your pants...
This post was edited on 6/28/23 at 10:28 am
Posted on 6/28/23 at 10:30 am to Bert Macklin FBI
You don't need to do anything. No significant disease issues. Possums are typically "immune" from rabies due to a lower body temp.
There is probably a possum in your yard multiple days each week.
They are fairly benign critters. Other than eating cat/dog food they don't really do anything. Just wander around looking for food, a mate and trying to not become food.
As creepy looking as they are, they aren't dangerous and rarely do anything other than try to escape. I've caught many young ones with my bare hands.
There is probably a possum in your yard multiple days each week.
They are fairly benign critters. Other than eating cat/dog food they don't really do anything. Just wander around looking for food, a mate and trying to not become food.
As creepy looking as they are, they aren't dangerous and rarely do anything other than try to escape. I've caught many young ones with my bare hands.
Posted on 6/28/23 at 10:48 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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My dog cornered a Possum last night in my yard. Luckily She showed restraint and I was able to get her inside before she got bit or anything.
Ever heard the term "playing possum"? It's not in reference to putting George Jones on the radio.
If the dog gets aggressive the possum will just curl up in a ball and let the dog chew on it. Once he's tired of it and leaves the thing alone, go out there 30 minutes later and the possum will be gone.
I've seen a German Shepherd fricking one up before. I thought surely the thing was dead. Nope, went out there a little while later and he was gone.
They're so docile you can literally walk up and pet them.
This post was edited on 6/28/23 at 10:59 am
Posted on 6/28/23 at 11:11 am to Bert Macklin FBI
Thank you all for the education. I will leave the little guy alone and let him do his thing.
Posted on 6/28/23 at 11:47 am to Bert Macklin FBI
They will kill chickens
Posted on 6/28/23 at 7:47 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
Awwwwwwww, you should let it inside, they like to do house-cleaning:
Posted on 6/28/23 at 8:45 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
I used to trap and release but then didn’t bother since they weren’t a problem. Now I just spray with a water hose. Raccoons I’ll trap and take off to release due to aggressiveness and disease.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:26 am to Bert Macklin FBI
Well damn, reading through this thread I’m wondering if I should find a possum and relocate it to my backyard lol!
Posted on 6/30/23 at 7:58 am to Bert Macklin FBI
Let the dog kill it
Posted on 7/1/23 at 3:19 am to Bert Macklin FBI
They’ll also raid a turkey nest.
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