Possums are not dangerous.
True possums - the marsupials found in many parts of Australia - are very docile creatures and just want to be left alone. If trapped, like any other animal, they become scared for their life and will defend themselves. Other than that, just give them a way out and they will take it. There is no reason to ever fear a possum. They are a very clean, disease free animal, although they are known to harbour ticks and fleas, and pose more of a danger to domestic pets than to people.
True possums, which are native to Australia (and introduced to New Zealand), are not particularly dangerous to dogs. Possums usually come off worst in an encounter with a dog, and at most the dog may have to be treated for possum bites. The only disease a dog is likely to get if bitten by a possum is tetanus from an untreated wound.
They could have rabies or some other diseases, so I'd be careful.
Possums are a very safe animal. They tend to keep to themselves. They will even play dead if approached by a human or another animal until they either feel safe or are left alone.
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Possums are not blind.
Possums are eaten by snakes.
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.
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
There is no particular name for a female possum.
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.
In their natural state, Australian possums are external dwellers. However, brushtail possums and ringtail possums often shelter in the roof space of suburban houses.
The predators of true possums, which live in Australia, are eagles, hawks, owls and quolls. Foxes, which have been introduced to Australia, are also predators of possums. Possums should not be confused with opossums, which live in North America, and are not related to possums.
Yes, the possums live in my attic and fleas fall from the vents and cracks because of them.