![]() Always check first to make sure they do not euthanize all opossums. ![]() More importantly, you may cause the opossum harm or death if you do not know what you are doing.Ĭontact your local Opossum Society of the United States (OSUS) member, wildlife rehabilitator, veterinarian, state department of wildlife or animal control for assistance. In general, it is illegal to do so unless you are a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Be very quiet and listen for “sneezing” sounds the young make to call the mother.ĭo not attempt to care for the opossum yourself. If a young opossum is found then check the surrounding area. ![]() ![]() Only opossums that are sick, injured, or too young to be on their own (less than 7 inches long from nose to rump, not including tail) are in need of immediate asssistance. While they may appear small and helpless, they are best left alone. They may be young juveniles on their own for the first time. However, many juvenile opossums brought to wildlife rehabilitators are not “true” orphans in need of care. ![]() These opossums must be raised by wildlife rehabilitators. Others become “orphaned” when they fall from her back or are somehow separated. Is it really an orphan? Many opossums become orphaned after the mother is killed. ![]()
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