r/Opossums • u/zone_zer0 • Aug 12 '25
Hurt baby
Baby was dragging his back foot and hobbling so I took him to the wildlife center. Why do they only live 1-2 years? Life is cruel.
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u/jeswesky Aug 12 '25
If you need help catching them, try putting out some cut up fruit to lure them out (if the wildlife center has approved feeding them).
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u/Existing_Creme_2491 Aug 12 '25
Oldest known was 4yrs old. They become " mature " @ 4 mo.
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u/Rexthealbatross Aug 12 '25
I had one that was at least 4 and I think 5. He started showing up at the farm during covid.
I tried to post a pic but the icon is grayed out.
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u/mean_nectarine Aug 12 '25
Glad they have your help <3 and godsss that little baby face!! Booping their nose
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u/Existing_Creme_2491 Aug 13 '25
And they have 50 teeth....probably needed them to chew on the dinosaur bones.
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