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by: AuthorMan Active Indicator LED Icon 17 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Oct 18, '16 8:53pm  
Suck!I was on the computer about 45 minutes ago and the dogs started barking in the back yard- loudly. Next thing I hear is DW yelling, "dog fight, dog fight!!!!!"I run to the back and the dogs have a big possum, stuck between the garage and the deck, trapped and the fur was flying. I put the dogs in the house, secured the dog door and then approached the possum. Didn't want to shoot it or em-pail it on a stick. so I used the stick side of the broom to get it loose and he ran along under the deck towards the back yard.Then I spent 20 minutes spraying every nasty bug killer known to man between the deck boards, hoping to run him and his off.Checked the dogs out pretty good- no bites or punctures. They did take some fur off of the possum. Guess I will watch them close the next couple of days to make sure they were not bit. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 18, '16 9:02pm  
@AuthorManOh, Snaps, dude!  Maddie and Bernie don't play.....  That dang ole Possum was trespassin'', uninvited, and their Mama and Papa were at risk....Those beautiful, loyal rascals weren't havin' it!Sure am glad to hear that they weren't harmed, my friend....Please give them extra belly rubs, treats and lil' moochies from Gunny, Willie and myself....  4951
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AuthorMan Active Indicator LED Icon 17 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Oct 18, '16 9:05pm  
@AuthorManOh, Snaps, dude!  Maddie and Bernie don't play.....  That dang ole Possum was trespassin'', uninvited, and their Mama and Papa were at risk....Those beautiful, loyal rascals weren't havin' it!Sure am glad to hear that they weren't harmed, my friend....Please give them extra belly rubs, treats and lil' moochies from Gunny, Willie and myself.... 
 
@herron1345: Thanks.  They have had extra treats and fur fixes tonight. I was really surprised at the way they were going at the beast.
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 18, '16 9:10pm  
@AuthorManDude, it's got to be the "Terrier" in them.....  I tell peeps all the time, it's not Gunny (220 pound English Mastiff) that you need to look out for, but ole William Wallace (20 pound Scottie)....Willie straight runs this casa over here, my friend....  
 
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 18, '16 9:13pm  
@AuthorManDude, it's got to be the "Terrier" in them.....  I tell peeps all the time, it's not Gunny (220 pound English Mastiff) that you need to look out for, but ole William Wallace (20 pound Scottie)....Willie straight runs this casa over here, my friend....  
 
 
@herron1345: Yup- it is the terrier in them. Those two dogs of ours have jumped into some places even I didn't want to enter. No fear whatsoever.We do like having them around though, just as y'all do your sweeties.
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 18, '16 9:42pm  
"Grab them by the Possum" 4951
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AuthorMan Active Indicator LED Icon 17 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Oct 18, '16 10:22pm  
"Grab them by the Possum"
 
@ProblemAgain: Looks like those critters have been caught cursing by their mom- and had to insert soap in their muzzle.
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 18, '16 10:32pm  
btw...there are lots of snakes and possums around this year. keep sardines and benadryl in the cupboard for a copperhead bite. i have seen a number of snakes including one climbing my front door and the dogs somehow had a possum in my kitchen one morning. remember: keep your possum clean 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 19, '16 2:58am  
@AuthorManOh, Snaps, dude!  Maddie and Bernie don't play.....  That dang ole Possum was trespassin'', uninvited, and their Mama and Papa were at risk....Those beautiful, loyal rascals weren't havin' it!Sure am glad to hear that they weren't harmed, my friend....Please give them extra belly rubs, treats and lil' moochies from Gunny, Willie and myself.... 
 
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(toadies....possum kingdom)
 
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Like your kitchen tile btw. Looks nice. Emoticon 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 19, '16 3:11am  

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@ProblemAgain: Looks like those critters have been caught cursing by their mom- and had to insert soap in their muzzle.
 
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I hate those critters. Angry and carry so many diseases. Many possums have fallen to a gunshot via my hand and I don't feel the least bit bad about it. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 19, '16 3:36am  
we had a huge possum try to get into our trash cans , but we have the kind that seal pretty good so he couldn't get them open . Hubby fired the pellet gun at the possum & he took off across the yard & out of sight , has not been back since. However the raccoon & ground squirrels have been back several times. Hubby has declared war on the ground squirrels & has been "bombing " them every day , so far the ground squirrels are winning . (LOL) 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 19, '16 11:53am  
We've been dealing with rats over the past month. Seen them on the roof, trees, deck, and shrubs. Can't use poison because of the dogs. Shot a couple with the pellet gun last week. Hope they move on before it gets cold.  4951
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~ 7 years ago   Oct 19, '16 12:46pm  
COMMON OPOSSUM MYTHS AND PHRASES:"Eww it's a big rat!""They carry disease.""They are worthless!""They kill my chickens and attack my pets!""They're mean!"I could go on and on with the horrible things I have heard and read about Opossums. I'll get back to debunking these myths later on. Let me start by telling you all about this fantastic Mammal!North American Virginia Opossum FACTS:These mammals are found all over North America.They are Marsupials (pouched animals) and the only Marsupials we have in North America.Opossums have a Prehensil tail. This hairless tail is used to grip onto mom as a baby and tree branches later in life when foraging for food.N.A. Virginia Opossums have a lifespan of about 2 years in the wild and up to 3 years in captivity.In California and some other states they are a Protected Species (they should be everywhere).Opossums are healthy for our ecosystems.Opossums are omnivores. They eat fruit, snail, slugs, some insects, small rodents and lizards, and the occassional egg. They are scavengers not hunters.Female Opossums have a pouch, the males do not. They have 13 nipples in their pouch and can give birth to 1-50 babies but only the first 13 to crawl into their moms pouch and latch on have a chance of survival. The average litter that survives is about 3-6 babies.Opossums have a great sense of smell but poor eyesight.Opossums are Nocturnal, coming out in the night and sleeping by day.Opossums are great climbers and will climb trees to get fruit and food, however they choose to sleep on the ground in holes, dense bushes, or burrows they find.Opossums are excellent for keeping a healthy ecosystem.Now lets continue with facts and debunk some common Opossum myths. While opossums do have a "rat-like" tail they are NOT rats and they are NOT rodents. They are Marsupials.They do not hang by their tails from trees and attack or sleep that way (only in cartoons) Opossums can NOT carry rabies or other diseases because they have one of the lowest body temperatures of any mammal. The worst thing they might have is fleas (and lets be honest everyone has fleas at some point).They are not worthless. Opossums clean up rotting fruit, keep pest species like snails under control, and play a valuable role in every ecosystem, even in the city.These next two deserve an entire section to themselves: "They kill my chickens and attack my pets!" "They're mean!". Let us take a moment for an important Opossum Lesson:Opossums are scared of everything! They are not very fast and can often get cornered by a person, dog, or other animal. The first thing they do it sit still thinking "maybe it won't see me", when that doesn't work they open their mouth to show you all 50 of their sharp pointy teeth (great for cracking nuts and snail shells) they hope that when their attacker sees their impressive teeth the attacker will leave them alone. When this doesn't work they puff up to look big and hiss (sounds like a cat hissing), hoping with all their might to be left alone.THEY ARE BLUFFING!Most people have heard of the term "playing opossum" or seen it on a cartoon. The fact of the matter is they are not pretending. When all of their bluff tactics don't work, some Opossums get so freaked out that they faint! They actually pass out from fear. When this happens nature kicks in and sets off a scent gland that releases a horrible odor (to make them smell dead). Smelling dead is good because if you are going to be helplessly passesd out for a few hours you don't want a passing Mountain Lion or other carnivore to eat you. Since Carnivores only like fresh meat they pass the stinky Opossums by. A great defense for a scared animal. In the city people see a "dead" Opossum and toss them in their dumpsters only to be surprised when they hear it moving around later in the night.Opossums only bite if cornered and something touches them, bites at them, or physically attacks them. They have no other choice (I would bite too). They do NOT chase people or pets or livestock. A lot of times people say "but I saw it chasing..." what they saw was a terrified Opossum trying to escape, and because they are slower, their pursuer usually gets ahead of them making it look like they are the one's chasing. Most living things on the planet like eggs, Opossums are no exception. They are tasty, easy to eat, and can't fight back. I want to really stress that Opossums are scavengers, NOT hunters. If you have chicken coops lock your chickens up at night and all will be well. The only confilict here is when Chicken owners do not have properly protected coops (standard chicken wire works), or when they don't lock them up at night.If You Do Not Want Opossums To Affect You:Keep Your garage and sheds closed. 4951
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