Opossums -North Americas only marsupial!

Baby opossums are born as embryos, barely larger than a bee, and spend about two months nursing in their mother’s pouch. When they get to be about three to four inches long and start riding around on their mother's back. Because of this babies typically come in batches numbering between 2 and 13!

There are two primary ways these babies come into our care. When a mother takes off running from a predator the babies fall off or survive an attack. Car accidents where the mother is struck but the the babies survive. (once they are furred and eyes opening) can be saved. By checking for a pouch (once they are furred and eyes opening) can be saved.

• Wearing gloves, gather the opossums (look around to find them all) and place them inside a thick, soft cloth, such as a cloth diaper or fleece scarf or hat. 
• Place the babies, cloth and warmer inside a small cardboard box or carrier. Call a wildlife rehabilitator. 
• As a general rule, if an opossum is about 1-1.5 lbs. and/or over seven inches long (not including the tail), they're old enough to be on their own.