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Debary, FL

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Possom - does anyone know about these animals?

A possom walked so close to me so at first I was afraid. It looked at me, I looked at it and slowly it went away. Is there a anything I should know about this animal/rodent? What does it hurt/destroy? Should I call animal control?

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Louise Norcross, GA

I have a friend who's a wildlife rehabber and possums are one of her main animals. She told me they do NOT carry rabies, so that's good. You'll seldom see one since they're nocturnal and they avoid people. I think they're pretty harmless, especially since you won't see them often. If you feed outdoor animals -- cats or dogs -- they will come up at night and eat the food.

on Apr 13, 2012 · Like 1