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True possums of Australia do not bite. They may scratch in self-defence or if cornered, but will spend their time avoiding people or domestic pets wherever possible.
Many people call "opossums" by the name "possums". Regarding these animals, if they get the chance and feel the need, they will bite. Circumstances under which they will bite will be only in defence, if they feel threatened. DO NOT approach, annoy, provoke, touch, or otherwise fiddle with a wild possum. They are not cuddly, they are wild animals and will hurt you very badly if you try to pick them up.
There is no concern about rabies in possums. True possums, which are found in Australia, cannot carry rabies, as there is no rabies in that country or in New Zealand, to which the possum has been introduced. There are confirmed cases of North American Opossums infected with rabies, but these incidents are exceedingly rare.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. An Australian brushtail possum bite is not dangerous but the possum has sharp teeth and will probably break the skin. With the skin broken you should be careful to avoid infection as with any wound.
Possum bites on the finger hurt !!!
Also if a possum is very friendly they will eat from your hand walk around you and if they think you have food will bite your ears and that really hurts and bleeds alot.
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∙ 15y agoNo, but it can get infected, as it does contain bacteria, like any bite.
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∙ 15y agoyes i lost my finger to one.
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Do California possums bite?
There is no such creature as a California possum.The only marsupial which might live in California is the opossum, which is not even related to true possums. true possums are found in Australia and some islands of the south Pacific region.
What is a possum called when there is 2?
possums
Are possums blind?
Possums are not blind.
I have possums on my property and I want to be able to make them pets. Will a possum bite when approached by a human?
if felt threatened they will play dead if that doesnt work they will switch to attack mode
What eats possums?
Possums are eaten by snakes.
Is there possums in possum pie?
There are no possums in possum pie, as true possums are found in Australia and nearby islands, and they are protected in Australia. Possums are not the same as opossums.
Is sugar poisonous to possums?
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
Does possums have scales?
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
Are ringtail possums endangered?
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
What do you call multiple possums?
There is no particular name for a female possum.
Are possums external or internal?
In their natural state, Australian possums are external dwellers. However, brushtail possums and ringtail possums often shelter in the roof space of suburban houses.
Are possums eaten in Australia?
Possums are not eaten in modern times. In the past, the early settlers ate possums if nothing else was available. Certainly the Australian Aborigines ate possums.
