Fluffy Possums?

*dems4me* ^(Premo) · 12-02-2004, 11:49 AM

In advance, I apologize for not categorizing this thread but I didn't see an animal thread for "other critters"

Anyways, I have a female possum living in the barn who apparently only had one possum in her litter... usually possums aren't the cutiest of critters but she and her baby is... except the baby looks to be about a month or two old and momma possum is very, very fat, and fluffy and has white, orange and grey fluffy fur patches... not at all like the grey wiry haired possums... She does have some but she looks more like a cat and so does her baby.... she has the prettiest of markings and her long nose is all white as is her tail. Is there such a thing as Calico possums

She's very friendy but very timid and shy.

It's the funniest thing when I go in the barn, she'll run and hide behind something only about a third of her size... but like a child... if they can't see you - they assume you don't see them.... albeit long body and tail in full view....

Anyone ever hear of fluffy white, orange and grey patched possums

What kind of toys or treates would a baby possum like to play with

huntr1 · 12-02-2004, 11:54 AM

Asian Ship Rat

*dems4me* ^(Premo) · 12-02-2004, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by huntr1

Asian Ship Rat

Really? How in the world would I get one of those

This one has a long snot - different than a rat's

baileydog · 12-02-2004, 12:13 PM

Awesome, what are you going to do with them.

*dems4me* ^(Premo) · 12-02-2004, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by baileydog

Awesome, what are you going to do with them.

I havn't had time to look it up... are they rare

*dems4me* ^(Premo) · 12-02-2004, 12:17 PM

I've looked it up... these are the size of possums... not rats and they have fluffy hair... like cotton...

*dems4me* ^(Premo) · 12-02-2004, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dems4me

Really? How in the world would I get one of those

This one has a long snot - different than a rat's

Hunter... I've done more researching and this doesn't have the mouse looking ears... these are possum ears on the critter I have in the barn

danceintherain · 12-02-2004, 01:17 PM

Cool story. Sounds like something you could only find in St. Mary's County. There is a local wild animal rehabilitator if you are interested PM me and I will give you her number.

*dems4me* ^(Premo) · 12-02-2004, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by danceintherain

Cool story. Sounds like something you could only find in St. Mary's County. There is a local wild animal rehabilitator if you are interested PM me and I will give you her number.

I'll pass, I don't mind having her and her baby around... I just don't know what the heck kind of breed this is... it's in Charles County BTW..

danceintherain · 12-02-2004, 01:27 PM

Opossum fur coloring is most commonly gray, but can range from white and cinnamon to black. Baby opossums are usually born between the months of February and June.

12-02-2004, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
dems4me ^(Premo) : ) Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: On the 905 commuting to and from SoMD and DC Posts: 47,412	Fluffy Possums? In advance, I apologize for not categorizing this thread but I didn't see an animal thread for "other critters" Anyways, I have a female possum living in the barn who apparently only had one possum in her litter... usually possums aren't the cutiest of critters but she and her baby is... except the baby looks to be about a month or two old and momma possum is very, very fat, and fluffy and has white, orange and grey fluffy fur patches... not at all like the grey wiry haired possums... She does have some but she looks more like a cat and so does her baby.... she has the prettiest of markings and her long nose is all white as is her tail. Is there such a thing as Calico possums She's very friendy but very timid and shy. It's the funniest thing when I go in the barn, she'll run and hide behind something only about a third of her size... but like a child... if they can't see you - they assume you don't see them.... albeit long body and tail in full view.... Anyone ever hear of fluffy white, orange and grey patched possums What kind of toys or treates would a baby possum like to play with
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baileydog Hormonal Member Since: Oct 2003 Location: Were not in Smibville anymore, Toto Posts: 3,887	Awesome, what are you going to do with them.
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12-02-2004, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
dems4me ^(Premo) : ) Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: On the 905 commuting to and from SoMD and DC Posts: 47,412	I've looked it up... these are the size of possums... not rats and they have fluffy hair... like cotton...
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12-02-2004, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
danceintherain Registered User Member Since: Sep 2004 Location: St. Mary's Posts: 582	Cool story. Sounds like something you could only find in St. Mary's County. There is a local wild animal rehabilitator if you are interested PM me and I will give you her number. __________________ If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.
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12-02-2004, 01:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
danceintherain Registered User Member Since: Sep 2004 Location: St. Mary's Posts: 582	Opossum fur coloring is most commonly gray, but can range from white and cinnamon to black. Baby opossums are usually born between the months of February and June. __________________ If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.
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