Question: How do I trap and relocate an opossum?
Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsTrapping and relocating does not work. If you are determined to remove an opossum then encourage it to do so on its own by removing whatever is attracting it to your area. You must determine what is attracting the opossum to your area and remove the attractants or other opossums and animals will come and fill the vacated niche. Opossums are usually attracted by pet food left outside and dense shrubs to hide under. If you are determined to trap then please contact a humane trapper.
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Opossum Control - Opposum Trapping, Removal, and PreventionWe understand the desire to take care of an opossum problem yourself. It may be tempting to take matters into your own hands, but in the long run, you could put yourself, your family and your home at risk of damage, distress and disease. Opossums have been known to attack humans, especially mother opossums in defense of their babies. A homeowner may successfully trap and kill an adult opossum, only to smell the nasty odor of five opossum baby carcasses rotting in the wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: First, we would like to thank you for helping the opossum. Second, please read the section titled "Found an Orphaned or Injured Opossum?" for information about what to do next. For help locating a wildlife rehabilitator near you please see the nest question and answer.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: No. All wild animals belong in the wild. Give the opossum the chance to live the life nature intended...in the wild. In most states it is illegal to be in possession of a wild animal without the proper permits. If the opossum is an orphan or injured then seek immediate assistance. Read the "Found an Orphaned or Injured Opossum?" section. Otherwise, release the animal.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: Nothing. Leave it alone. If it is injured or orphaned then read the "Found an Orphaned or Injured Opossum?" section. Otherwise, enjoy watching wildlife in your own backyard! Opossums are beneficial: eating the harmful, unwanted pests around your home such as snails, slugs, spiders, cockroaches, rats, mice and snakes. Think of the opossum as your free gardener. The opossum is known as "Nature's Little Sanitation Engineer" for a good reason!
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: First contact your local animal shelter to determine if an officer will assist you. Always make sure the opossum will not be trapped and killed! opossum can safely be trapped by leaning an empty, tall kitchen trash can at approximately a 30-45ș angle against something the opossum can climb onto such as a stack of books. Place cat food or ripe fruit at the bottom of the trash can. The opossum will be able to climb into the trash can but will be unable to climb or jump out.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: If safe to do so, pull over and move the body to the side of the road. If alive then seek immediate assistance. If it is a deceased female then check the pouch for any live young. If found then wrap in a soft, ravel-free towel and transport to a wildlife rehabilitator immediately. Young opossums can not survive long outside the pouch environment. For more information read the "Found an Orphaned or Injured Opossum?" section.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: It is more likely that a dog will injure or kill an opossum. A cat may attack and kill young rat-sized opossums. Adult opossums and cats seem to have a mutual respect and leave each other alone. In general, opossums are docile, non-aggressive animals and will not attack your pets. They prefer to escape and avoid confrontations, if possible. If not, the threatened opossum may "play 'possum", show its teeth, or bite in self-defense, as any animal would.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: Children should be taught not to attempt to feed or touch a wild animal. Opossums are nocturnal, that is they sleep during the day and come out at night, so the chance that a small child will come into contact with an opossum is slim. Opossums prefer to sleep in dark, secluded places. If your children play in this type of an area then there is greater danger of being bitten by a poisonous spider or snake.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: A zoonotic disease is a diseased passed between animals and humans. There are diseases you can get from any animal, including pets. As long as you exercise common sense then the chance of getting a disease from an opossum is slim. Do not attempt to pet or get too close to the opossum. As mentioned in the question and answer above, rabies is extremely rare in the opossum.
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The 'Possum Pages: FAQsMost are about the size of a large house cat, from 15 to 20 inches long. They generally weigh 10 to 13 pounds. This can vary, however, just as height and weight vary among humans. Some well-fed opossums can seem gargantuan, especially when they startle you on an evening walk.
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The 'Possum Pages: FAQsThe best thing to do is to call a local veterinarian or animal control officer. Although opossums are rarely aggressive, any injured animal that is in pain may react unpredictably and should not be handled except by an expert.
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The 'Possum Pages: FAQsThe only place I know of that sells pet opossums is Brighten Farms of Marshall, Indiana. But bear in mind that in some states it is illegal to buy, sell, or keep opossums. You should always check your local laws before pursuing the purchase of an opossum.
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Question: Can I raise a baby opossum and release it back into the wild myself?
Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: It is not in the best interest of the animal and it is illegal, in most states. Raising wild animals is not the same as raising a puppy or kitten. If not fed the proper diet or if early signs of illness are not recognized then the opossum will suffer and possibly die. Remember, they are wild animals. They will not show you when they are sick, as a dog would.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: First you must locate the access hole(s) the opossum is using to get under or into your house, or under your deck; check all vent screens. Then purchase and have the material handy to replace or repair the screen, stucco, wood or other material that is in disrepair. There is no need to exclude the opossum if you aren't going to correct the attraction. Wad up and lightly stuff newspaper in the breach of the hole. Sprinkle a layer of flour around the entrance.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: Give the opossum the benefit of the doubt. It may not be dead! Many opossums will "play 'possum" when extremely frightened. They will appear dead. If found then leave the area, put dogs in the house and give the opossum a chance to recover. It may take anywhere from a few minutes up to 4 hours. Generally, the ears will start to wiggle when the opossum is about to revive. Please do not immediately place the opossum in a plastic bag or garbage can.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: Many opossums fall into a pool as they attempt to drink water. If unable to climb out then the opossums will drown. There are several things you can do to prevent drownings. If possible, keep swimming pools and hot tubs covered at night. Also, try placing a bowl of water nearby so that the opossum will not be tempted to drink from the pool and fall in. Make "opossum pool ladders" by draping 12 inch wide small mesh netting, towels, or other easy to grip item over the side of the pool.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: This is a common problem occurring all too frequently when the well-meaning but untrained public tries raising wildlife. Most likely the opossum is suffering from a diet-induced disorder. The opossum may have what is known as Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD), also known as rickets, osteomalacia and secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism. Opossums have specific dietary needs which must be met or crippling and/or life-threatening disorders will develop.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Opossum Problems and SolutionsAnswer: Opossums are very opportunistic animals. If food is available, they will eat. We receive numerous pictures of opossums sharing a bowl of cat food with an outdoor cat. Adult cats and opossums seem to tolerate each other. Feeding wildlife is not recommended.
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Related QuestionsIs a possum and an opossum the same thing?
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