tservice 3 Posted September 6, 2008 I hate it when critters just drop in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twice 0 Posted September 6, 2008 What the Heck is that??? a Possum? We dont have those in North Dakota... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted September 6, 2008 I can't stand those possum. Our dog kills them if they get in her outside pen when she's out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 6, 2008 the last year I lived in my former house I took 8 baby possums out of my kitchen...one every night or 2. The year before,it was 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kenya Posted September 6, 2008 Horses get EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis) from possums, so we get rid of them quickly around our place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSultan 6 Posted September 6, 2008 Those suckers are mean! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 6, 2008 Those suckers are mean! yes,especially when cornered...and their teeth and claws are razor sharp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted September 6, 2008 Can those be kept as pets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 6, 2008 Can those be kept as pets? yes they can...I have seen some that were trained and very sweet and gentle. BUt I think you have to raise them from a babe. Remember that they are marcupials which means that they will want to sleep all day and keep you up all night. And they will 'hiss' at you. No idea about house training and possum crap stinks! And I wouldn't think it would help your social life much either. I never saw a lady who liked possums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted September 6, 2008 I dont want one, in fact, I think I cant bring them here, but it is good to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tservice 3 Posted September 7, 2008 This is the second time I have had to remove one. The first one was one pissed off, and mean. Just glad the mother was not around while I was holding her baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 7, 2008 keep your eyes open. They usually have large litters. 6-12. Also,if you take it off, they will find their way back unless you take them a good way...5 miles or even more. They are territorial. I know this from experience. One of mine got it's ear nicked by the trap...I took it a few miles away...3 days later, I caught it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted September 7, 2008 I know about those large litters....we had one that was hit when we went to bury it, noticed it's stomach moving there were 10 babies in it's pouch!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
