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Opossum Trapping Information -
Tampa
Trap, remove, and safely relocate these animal pests.
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Virginia Opossum
Description. The opossum
is the only North American marsupial, and breeds in early spring. After a
gestation period (length of pregnancy) of only 13 days, the partially
developed young are born and crawl up the belly to teats in their mother's
pouch, where they attach and remain for about two months. About nine young
survive and by three months of age they can leave the pouch for short periods
of time. Some will ride on the female's back by clinging to her fur, while
others remain in the pouch. The young become independent at about four months
of age.
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Habits. Opossums have a loosely defined territory. Some confine
their movements to 40 acres while others travel constantly. They are primarily
nocturnal (active at night), and spend the day in a hollow tree, hollow log,
brush pile, squirrel nest or other dry, safe place. Opossums will eat almost
anything, including carrion, insects, fruit, small mammals, birds (including
poultry), and many other items. They are often attracted to roadsides where
they feed on road-killed animals, including other opossums. Having a
relatively small brain, dominated by the olfactory (smell) regions, they are
easily attracted by sweet or foul odors.
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