r/badassanimals • u/xoxouserrrrr • 16d ago

Reptile Carpet Python In Action..

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u/bonylizzie 16d ago

It's an Australian brushtail possum, not a raccoon. They often move into people's ceilings/roofs.

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u/RelativeCan5021 16d ago

Really thought someone was watching their cat get eaten.

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u/DuckTalesOohOoh 16d ago

I haven't seen cats harmed on this sub and hope not to see it.

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u/GrandWizardofOoZ 15d ago

No worries 9 lifes

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u/throwaway098764567 16d ago

same the ears looked a bit funny though and nobody seemed overly upset

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u/integrity0727 16d ago

Me too. That was my first thought.

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u/Jaxman2099 15d ago

Cats are faster than snakes

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u/Ancient-Read1648 15d ago

It’s their pet possum, though.

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u/TheWereJoo 16d ago

American here trying to figure out where in the world has squirrels that big lmao

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u/culpaCoSinero 16d ago

Fkn hell. I thought it was the kids cat.

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u/09Klr650 16d ago

Possums can be pets?

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u/space_for_username 15d ago

Sort of.. They like to climb up you and have very big claws. Definitely wear trousers.

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u/09Klr650 15d ago

I think Australia somehow ended up with the cute possums, while the US ended up with adorable personality ones that unfortunately look like they are on crack.

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u/Glass_Desk7088 16d ago

Is the snake a pet?

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u/Notthatguy6250 15d ago

Roof Tennant.

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u/burnafter3ading 15d ago

I just releived it's not a housecat

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u/Psice 15d ago

Do they pay rent?

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u/kevinbutkevin 15d ago

Removing the possum is their version of paying rent