Are possums safe

Answer 1

Possums are not dangerous.

True possums - the marsupials found in many parts of Australia - are very docile creatures and just want to be left alone. If trapped, like any other animal, they become scared for their life and will defend themselves. Other than that, just give them a way out and they will take it. There is no reason to ever fear a possum. They are a very clean, disease free animal, although they are known to harbour ticks and fleas, and pose more of a danger to domestic pets than to people.

Answer 2

True possums, which are native to Australia (and introduced to New Zealand), are not particularly dangerous to dogs. Possums usually come off worst in an encounter with a dog, and at most the dog may have to be treated for possum bites. The only disease a dog is likely to get if bitten by a possum is tetanus from an untreated wound.

Answer 3

They could have rabies or some other diseases, so I'd be careful.

Answer 4

Possums are a very safe animal. They tend to keep to themselves. They will even play dead if approached by a human or another animal until they either feel safe or are left alone.