Given that possums avoid people wherever possible, it is highly unlikely that one would bite you. However, in the evnt that one was bitten by a possum, the wisest course of action is to see a doctor, who will probably give you a tetanus shot, and treat the bite. Do not leave it untended.
Clean bite with soapy water and/or peroxide and consult a physician. Any mammal can get rabies. However, the chance of rabies in an opossum is EXTREMELY RARE. This may have something to do with the opossum's low body temperature (94-97º F) making it difficult for the virus to survive in an opossum's body.
True possums (those found in Australia and many islands arouns Australia) are frequently found in houses, whether in the roof spaces or chimneys. They rarely get into the main part of the house but, if they do, it is best to leave a wide open doorway by which they can make their escape. The possum will be frightened and, in its panic, could scratch items, people and pets on its mad dash to freedom, so it is best to simply stay clear.
It is highly unlikely that either a possum or an opossum (which is not a possum) would ever try to approach. Possums avoid human contact if possible, and there are really only a couple of circumstances under which a possum might approach. They are:
Whether you have been bitten by a possum in Australia, or an opossum - a quite different creature but commonly called a possum - in North America, you should go to a doctor. A tetanus injection is the most likely course of action needed.
See a doctor after washing it out carefully with soap and warm water. It could become infected.
It could give it some nasty bites.
First of all its GERMAN SHEPHERD, not "Shepard". Second of all, if your dog is not current on his/her rabies (which, why in the world would he/she not be) then you should get this dog to the veterinary IMMEDIATELY to be checked out.
you possum.
Georgia's state possum is the POGO possum
There are several:Tree-kangarooKoalaPossum, e.g. Ringtail possum, Brushtail possum, Honey possum, Leadbeater's possum, Pygmy possum, etcOpossumQuollPhascogaleSugar gliderFeathertail gliderSquirrel gliderGreater gliderMahogany gliderYellow-bellied gliderCuscus
you possum.
There is no such thing as a merino possum. However, "possum merino yarn" is a blend of possum fur and fine Merino wool, made in New zealand, where the possum is an introduced pest.
The singular form of the word "possum" is possum. The plural is possums.
The latin term "Una We Possum", means "Together We Can"!!!! Una We Possum = Together We Can
No. The plural of possum is possums.
shrew+pouch = possum
the flying possum is nocturnal