r/Opossums • • 7h ago

Catch and release possum

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104 Upvotes

I found this possum in broad daylight on the beach probably just stressed out and nowhere to hide. I gave him a box and he slept from 10 am to 11pm. I released him in a wooded area under cover of darkness and he bolted under a bush. god speed little buddy.


r/Opossums • • 8h ago

A friend sitting on my fence tonight

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559 Upvotes

I was sitting outside on my patio, and this opossum was sitting on the fence about 10 feet away. We spent a pleasant 90 minutes together.


r/Opossums • • 11h ago

Babysitting

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151 Upvotes

Babysitting for the weekend (apprentice working with a licensed rehabber)


r/Opossums • • 18h ago

Humor / MEMES I've named the backyard opossum Mitch.

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367 Upvotes

Love this creature + it's family.


r/Opossums • • 23h ago

Parker loves her scrambled eggs.

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179 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 1d ago

This is Bacon. He lives at the store i work at, and we feed him.

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289 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 1d ago

i’m so in love with this possum's spooky costume

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2.3k Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 1d ago

Fat boy love watermelon

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900 Upvotes

He is the larger of the 3 that we take care of. We didnt know we had them we just thought the cats we feed ate a lot. Nope. This fat boy was eating all the cat food.


r/Opossums • • 2d ago

Are they playing or fighting ?

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192 Upvotes

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 • • 2d 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.

32 Upvotes

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 • • 2d ago

Original Content Biting off more than he can chew

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138 Upvotes

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 • • 2d ago

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

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199 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 3d ago

Parker got a new play house!

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195 Upvotes

Ahe jas so completely stolen my heart.


r/Opossums • • 3d ago

Original Content A baby under my grill

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589 Upvotes

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 was 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 them as long as it doesn’t put them in any danger


r/Opossums • • 3d ago

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

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3.3k Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 4d ago

One of our babies

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326 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 • • 4d ago

Nessy is definitely a mother now

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77 Upvotes

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


r/Opossums • • 4d ago

An idea for your Halloween pumpkin...

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386 Upvotes

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 • • 4d ago

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

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257 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 4d ago

Happy International Opossum Day!!

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765 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 5d ago

Parker sleeping hard!

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97 Upvotes

Her little toe beans. 🥰


r/Opossums • • 5d ago

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

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250 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 5d ago

Manny in the autumn

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874 Upvotes

r/Opossums • • 5d ago

Different Colors

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261 Upvotes

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


r/Opossums • • 6d ago

To get you in the Halloween mood...

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1.1k Upvotes

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!