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It depends on whether the creature in question is a true possum, or an opossum, which is quite different.
True possums are native to Australia (and introduced to New Zealand), and they are entirely unrelated to opossums, except that both creatures are marsupials. The only disease a person or a pet is likely to get if bitten by a possum is tetanus from an untreated wound. Possums can also transmit ticks and fleas to household pets. There are no incidences of the rabies virus in either Australia or New Zealand.
In North America, however, it is a different situation. The body temperature of an opossum is generally too low to harbour the virus: it is possible, although highly unlikely, for an opossum to carry the rabies virus. However, there is at least one documented case of a rabid opossum biting a child, so it can be presumed that in very unusual situations, opossums might carry rabies.
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Are there any blood diseases dogs can get from possums?
Not in Australia, from any Australian possums.
How possums give birth?
Possums give birth and then the baby’s will then go to the pouch of the mother and continue growing there
How many offsprings are produced at one time as possums?
Possums generally give birth to just a single joey (baby possum) at a time.
Are baby possums afraid of rats?
yes they are and they are also scared of ya face
What do baby possums eat when mother has died?
They learn to fend for themselves or die.
Can a squirrel's predator eat the baby squirrel?
True possums are marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea, so they do not even occupy the same continent as squirrels. However, opossums, which are unrelated to possums (yet often called 'possums) are opportunistic omnivores which may well eat baby squirrels.
What is the name for a baby possum?
Joeys.Young possums of any species are called joeys, as are the young of any marsupial.
What is the first step of the Brushtail Possums life cycle?
this is a guess whatever the baby of a possum is called
Can you get sick from being around dead possums and flies?
Yes, flies carry bacteria and other organisms on their feet and spread diseases.
What is a baby possum rabbit and crocodile called?
baby possums are called: Joeysbaby rabbits are called: Kittens or Kitsbaby crocodiles are called: Hatchlings( i think ;) )
What is a possum called when there is 2?
possums
Will possums kill baby kittens?
No. True possums are arboreal marsupials which live in Australia and some surrounding islands. They are primarily herbivorous, with some feeding on insects, although the Brush-tailed possum, which has become a pest in New Zealand, will kill and eat fledgling birds. These possums have no interest in harming kittens.
