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Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 12, 2021, 03:37:24 PM »
This is the first time I have ever seen this type of behavior by a Possum!
Pretty ingenious using his tail to gather building materials for his den.
I'm not sure if this is normal, or if I just happened upon a Possum that's smarter than the average Possum!
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Re: Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 12, 2021, 03:57:24 PM »
I used to think possums were ugly and had heard they could be vicious. But after seeing behavior like this as well a mama possum carrying all of her litter on her back as she moved around, I realize they are very smart and resourceful animals that I personally would give a pass to if they aren’t harming me or anything I value.
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Re: Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 12, 2021, 04:34:28 PM »
That’s an amazing video capture there Paul! Your Floridian possums have a much higher IQ than their brethren from CA! LOL! Pretty ingenious for a marsupial!
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Re: Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 12, 2021, 04:51:22 PM »
Yup, that's normal behavior. Þj
Some people think possums aren't intelligent. Those of us who actively hunt them know better.
And yes, when threatened they don't "play possum", and they can be aggressive. Last thing you want is for one to latch onto you, because getting it to let go can be a challenge.
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Re: Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 12, 2021, 07:53:10 PM »
They are really beneficial, they eat ticks, are not know to be carriers of rabies, they are the forest clean-up crew and aren’t aggressive. Now, that doesn’t mean they won’t hold their own if threatened or cornered, but if in the open, they will retreat as opposed to advancing on another animal or humane. They definitely have a menacing set of choppers and aren’t afraid to show them if threatened, but they are far less likely to actually use them unless it’s necessary!
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Re: Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 12, 2021, 08:04:50 PM »
When I was a teenager I had a run in with a very territorial male. I figured out then how aggressive they could be. No blood was shed by either of just but still scared the daylights out of me. When living in my grandparents house one got into our closed in porch and didn't want to leave. It finally came down elimination with extreme prejudice. That is the first time I've ever seen one using their tail to hold and move nesting material. Great video!
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Re: Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 12, 2021, 09:04:16 PM »
Looked like it stuffed some in the pouch too??? yup the weird stuff always happen in FL LOL
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Re: Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 13, 2021, 01:57:23 AM »
I think it just ran out of Toilet paper and thought " Hey, This will work".....
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Yep a Lot smarter than California Possums....
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Re: Bob the Builder, Possom Style!
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September 13, 2021, 09:11:14 AM »
I raised a young Possum one summer when I was a kid, he would ride around with me on my shoulder and would pull at the collar of my shirt when he needed to get down to potty! Never did mess on me. In my eyes, that says a lot about how intelligent they are! He lived in a box in our backyard until he got the call of the wild and wandered off to be with his own kind.
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