Opossum: Have you found a
baby Opossum?
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Opossum injured? |
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YES |
Contact A
Rehabilitator |
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NO |
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parent injured or known to be dead? |
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NO |
Put the
baby back; Mom will return. |
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YES |
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Contact A Rehabilitator |
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How Do I Contact A Rehabilitator
If you cannot locate a rehabber in your
area please contact your conservation office, vet clinic, humane
society, animal shelter, or use
Wildlife International's Rehab Search. If you are still having
trouble please contact
Symbiotic Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
for more information.
How Do I Put The Baby Opossum Back?
Most animals will take back their young
after a human has touched it. They will not take back a cold baby.
- Place the baby opossum in a small box with
low sides
- Put in a warm blanket or hot water
bottle to keep baby warm
- Place the box back exactly where you
found it
- Leave box and watch from a hidden
area
- Keep all domestic cats and dogs away
from area
- Watch for 3-4 hours
- When mom returns go pick up your box
and wish the baby opossum good luck
The Best Chance A Baby Opossum Has Is Its Mom
If mom does not return in that time
period bring baby back in. Contact a wildlife rehabilitator.
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