Opossums would be most dangerous to cat than humans because opossums when near a human would usually drop and play dead because they are afraid of us. However, for cats thy might actually fight them because of their size but, you never know if they will be scared of cats as well.
Opossum are shy and fearful, they are not aggressive. When I find one wounded in my yard, I can pick it up by the tail and put it in a carrier for transport to a vet. Yes, they hiss or open their mouth when cornered, but only out of defense. They keep your yard clean of snails and slugs and other crawly critters. They eat almost exclusively vegetation, or fruit that has dropped or which they can reach in trees. Snails, slugs, beetles, etc. They may have teeth and can bite, but not to "go after" anything as large as cats or dogs. That is a myth. If your cat was killed outside, it was most likely a coyote, a dog or a fox, depending on your area. If it was eaten, it was probably a coyote. In addition, an opossum is not a large rat at all, just because they have a similar tail. That tail is strong and acts as a fifth hand when climbing. Their tail is not strong enough to hang from tree branches. Rats are rodents. Opossum are marsupials and carry their young in a pouch, like kangaroos. They have very poor eyesight, but good hearing. They are night creatures and should be left alone. Those who shoot them, torture and kill them are clearly cowards and abusers. There is no excuse, they are not a threat at all to you or your pets. I have cats, opossum, skunks and raccoons in my yard all at the same time and nothing happens.
Opossums are not poisonous but can carry diseases like rabies. They are also prone to bite. NEVER attempt to touch or pick up an opossum. Always alert an animal control center or pest control to come and remove it.
Generally, you can walk right up to them and they will just look at you, but they can be harmful. They can bite and scratch when frightened, and they can be carriers of rabies.
As long as they are not cornered, opossums are not dangerous. Do not corner an opossum, forcing it to defend itself. They have 50 sharp teeth and sharp claws.
No, opossums are less dangerous than raccoons. It is thought that opossums are incapable of contracting and transmitting rabies.
Opossums are dangerous to very young kittens, but it's often a full grown cat that will scare the Opossum away. Opossums eat mainly rodents, insects, frogs, some snakes, plants, fruits and grains.
Opossums are sexual animals.
opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
Opossums were hunted both for food and their skin/fur.
Opossums have been around for about 70 millions years.
Opossums are mammals: specifically, they are marsupials.
No. Opossums are found only in North and Central America.
1. Opossums are very good tree climbers. 2. Opossums belong in a family of "Didelphidae." 3. The Opossums' size is 76cm from head to tail and weighs 4-6 kg.
when the opossums live in Canada and it snows it is cold, when the opossums live in the U.S. it sometimes is cold but does not snow and it is sometimes is warm.
opossums look like double lary of fur