r/Opossums • • 6h ago

Original Content More of our cat house guest. They got a mix of cheerios, cat food and carrots.

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r/Opossums • • 5h ago

Original Content Biting off more than he can chew

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We put this T-Bone out thinking this guy would eat it in front of the camera. I had no idea he'd be able to drag it off. It seems JUST light enough for him to hobble off with it.


r/Opossums • • 23m ago

Are they playing or fighting ?

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I have been feeding a family of absolutely beautiful opossums recently. Last night I heard some noise and went to investigate. I found two little monsters playing or fighting. Being on the side of caution i broke it up. What is the consensus?


r/Opossums • • 1h ago

I have opossums in my yard every night since the beginning of September. I think it’s just one that sticks around, but have seen two passing by each other on my Ring camera, as well.

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I also have two small dogs around 10 lbs each. What can I do to make sure all animals remain safe?? I put out some water, apple, grapes, and sweet potato tonight.
The opossum is going to be a chunk by morning 😂😂😂


r/Opossums • • 1d ago

Original Content A baby under my grill

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I had the privilege of getting this angel baby safely out from the underside of my (enclosed) gas grill tonight. I was cooking and heard some scratches on the metal. It makes me so sad how defenseless and misunderstood they are ☹️ Long live the Opossums 💗

Edit: For anyone wondering, I checked baby’s body/ fur for any burns or irritation. Luckily there were none. I was extra careful not to pull its tail while maneuvering it around the gas lines. There wasn’t any teeth flashing or hissing, and it just kind of sank into my arms 🥹 I felt like a Disney princess lol. I’ll need to figure out how to “Opossum proof” the lower compartment of the grill now because the grease trays are basically a buffet. I don’t mind feeding the Opossum community as long as it doesn’t put them in any danger


r/Opossums • • 1d ago

showing off every single tooth to say thank you for the meal

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r/Opossums • • 1d ago

Parker got a new play house!

168 Upvotes

Ahe jas so completely stolen my heart.


r/Opossums • • 2d ago

One of our babies

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299 Upvotes

We have a family that lives in a wood pile on our property...

We always talk to them but this one actually has been getting friendly...

I held him for a few minutes and released him back outside... Told my dad it was a new cat lol 😂 😂 😂


r/Opossums • • 2d ago

Happy International Opossum Day!!

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r/Opossums • • 2d ago

An idea for your Halloween pumpkin...

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This photo was posted to our community in 2020. I don't know who created this art, but I think it is great!


r/Opossums • • 2d ago

“I wish they would spring for the ‘Deluxe’ mix just once. “

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r/Opossums • • 2d ago

Nessy is definitely a mother now

73 Upvotes

That pouch has gotten huge! That must be why she was so feisty and attacking the other possums.


r/Opossums • • 3d ago

Manny in the autumn

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843 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 2d ago

Parker sleeping hard!

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Her little toe beans. 🥰


r/Opossums • • 3d ago

A possum finally ventured into the possum house I set up!

228 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 3d ago

Different Colors

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I think it's neat to see the color variations. The one in the middle has the biggest non-round bat ears!


r/Opossums • • 4d ago

To get you in the Halloween mood...

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An idea for the upcoming season...

Not my creation or my photos. This was submitted to our subreddit one or two years ago. If it's yours, please claim it!


r/Opossums • • 4d ago

We lost track of Lilac and found her next door trying to be a wild thang! (The snake wasn’t harmed, just a little rattled)

779 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 4d ago

Discussion He loves his pumpkin so much

112 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 5d ago

Parker finally used her wheel during the day!

814 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 4d ago

[Richmond, VA's] hottest sports game promotion this weekend is National Opossum Day at City Stadium

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r/Opossums • • 5d ago

Humor / MEMES Partner got me a Fun Deck box

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r/Opossums • • 5d ago

The brother and sister pair are back

130 Upvotes

No hissing this time, very peaceful.


r/Opossums • • 4d ago

Opossum courtship and mating/Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

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An interesting video, 6 minutes long. The first 5 minutes are the "courtship", the last minute shows the mating. The video ends before the two of them sit back and light up a cigarette. Not my video.


r/Opossums • • 6d ago

This opossum is ready for Halloween

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