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A possum bite is not usually considered dangerous. There teeth are sharp and will break the skin, it is probably best to let a doctor look at it to be sure you do not need a rabies or tetnus shot though.
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∙ 13y agoRarely, only if it feels threatened.
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Which mammal has the most teeth?
Opossums have the most teeth of any mammal - 50pointy teeth. When threatened, this slow critter often gapes its mouth open, exposing that mouth full of sharp teeth. It's just a threat display, however, and opossums very rarely bite.
Are opossums asexual or sexual?
Opossums are sexual animals.
How do opossums communicate?
opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.
How many feet do opossums have?
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
What were opossums hunted for?
Opossums were hunted both for food and their skin/fur.
What is an fact about opossums?
Opossums have been around for about 70 millions years.
What group of animals do opossums belong to?
Opossums are mammals: specifically, they are marsupials.
Are there opossums in France?
No. Opossums are found only in North and Central America.
What are facts about opossums?
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.
Are raccoons more dangerous than opossums?
No, opossums are less dangerous than raccoons. It is thought that opossums are incapable of contracting and transmitting rabies.
What is the the climate in the opossums' habitat?
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.
What do opossums look like?
opossums look like double lary of fur
