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Neither, if the animals are in Australia or New Zealand, where there is no rabies.
Most possum species are found only in Australia and nearby countries. The possum is a completely different animal to the opossum, even though the term "possum" is often used in reference to opossums. Australia and New Zealand do not have rabies, so therefore it is quite safe to say that possums and foxes from either of these two countries cannot have rabies.
As for North America: whilst it is believed that any warm blooded mammal can get rabies, opossums' body temperatures are too low to harbour rabies. However, the fox could certainly get rabies.
What else can I help you with?
Do red fox have rabies?
They can get rabies.
Is a fox dangerous to your pets?
Potnetially, yes. Foxes are one of the more common carriers of rabies. In the absence of rabies, a fox may still prey on smaller pets.
Does a flying fox have rabies?
No species inherently has rabies, but any mammal can get it.
Who wrote Possum Magic?
Possum Magic was written by Australian children's author Mem Fox.
How can you tell if a red fox has rabies?
The only way to positively determine if a fox has rabies is for a technician to examine its brain tissue under a microscope.
Can an Arctic fox attack you?
No, unless in has rabies.
Can fox squirrels transmit rabies to humans?
Such a big animal can easily transmit the rabies to you. You need to take complete immunization for rabies.
What to do if a see a fox?
Stay away from it, as they can be carriers for rabies.
Will a gray fox attack you in the daytime?
No unless it has rabies
Do guinea pig need shots for rabies?
The primary source of an infection with rabies is getting in touch with saliva from an infected fox. The most likely way in which a guinea pig can get in touch with a fox's saliva is by getting bitten by a fox - in which case, the guinea pig is most likely dead, and need no longer worry about a rabies infection. However, in the event of exposure to a possibly infected animal, such as a fox raiding a guinea pig pen and leaving some survivors, you should probably seek advise from a vet. One risk is that the guinea pig has become infected, but the far more serious risk is that you might be infected in turn, by way of handling the guinea pig, disposing of dead (bitten) ones, cleaning out the pen and putting things back in order, etc. Rabies is a highly infectious disease which must be taken very seriously indeed. Touching a mere trace of infected saliva can be enough to contract the disease.
Are fox rabies common?
Yes, foxes do fall under the RVS catagory. RVS stands for Rabies Vector Species, which means that they can contract and spread the disease to other animals. Foxes are on the hot list, as well as skunks, bats, raccoons, and many other animals.
Do foxes kill cows?
No. A cow is much too big and heavy for a fox to kill. However, a fox CAN kill a cow if it has rabies and bites the cow, transferring the rabies virus to that cow. There is no treatment for rabies, so if a cow has rabies, this will kill her.
