Possums are harmless just like mrsd said. My 3 cats just sit and watch the possum come and eat then leave. when they are threatened they play dead roll on back feet up get stiff and a gland releases a stinky .."I'M dead odor" . which is what it may do if hopper..dog?? corners him...The possum is probly up set it is in your shead . dose it stay in shead as its home?? anyways I also have 2 racoons and a armadillo all of them scamper up on back proch every night and eat cat food and or just drink water. my 3 cats I have are outside most all the time they have their shoots and are fixed.
my new dog wants so bad to chace after the racoons but I know racoons can be a ugly fight so not if I can help it .
by the way arent the baby possums sooooo dang cute??? I think they are
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Id place the food away from area if you dont want it comming round. or can call animal controll to take it away...but I dont think it would not hurt you or bite..just wants to eat then be on its way with no hastle .thats what I think.
good luck with your possum adventure ..keep us posted.
PEACE
BMW
lol curious pass it off to the neighbor
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