Stickerchallenge #19 by @margaretwise. Is opossum a threat or rather a friend? Do possum eat chickens?

margaretwise (67) in stickerchallenge • 8 years ago (edited)

Hello my dear friends.

Today's new opossum sticker ;))))

I like possums.

They kill snakes also the poisonous ones. Opossums don't decimate the snake population, though, which I think is important. Snakes are an under very important control on the rodent population, after all. They are just one of the natural controls of the snake population. They also eat a large proportion of the carrion found in populated areas, ie dead birds and other animals of similar size.

Opossum family Opossum baby

They prefer environments in the vicinity of streams or swamps They hide in the burrows of other animals, tree recesses and stacks of brushes.

They are fascinating little creatures. Also, among other things, they rarely suffer from rage and therefore do not spread because their body temperature is too low. They live longer than one year and their average life expectancy is about 18 months. They can, however, provide nasty bite because their mouths are full of different bacteria as a result of their eating of the parasite. But their teeth are very weak, so most of them feed on insects, spoiled fruits and vegetables, and some carrion they find.
Their apparent lack of IQ is due to the lack of a large portion of the frontal lobe. They were one of the first mammals to appear as dinosaurs died, so their brains are slightly more developed than reptiles. However, the same lack of frontal lobe development is responsible for lack of aggressiveness. These animals are quite obedient and give a hissing sound. When they are frightened, they widly open mouths to frighten their predators. They have more teeth than any other mammal. Sometimes they may seem "stupid" ... when they go ahead of cars, for example ... because of their very poor eyesight and hearing.

What do you think about possums ?

We can always call for the people who know what to do :)

See on the videos how the specialist can handle the job.

Here is a fantastic lady who explains do possum eat chickens ?

Hope you liked it !!! Thank you for reading my post. Upvote if you like it. Follow me at @margaretwise for more.

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8 years ago by margaretwise (67)

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gregbit (66) · 8 years ago

Awesome post :-)!

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you. I am glad you like it ;)))

michaelstobiersk (65) · 8 years ago

This post was undervalued. I'm sending you a gift. ❤

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

I am so appreciate my dear friend. :)) Have a full of passion week :)))

michaelstobiersk (65) · 8 years ago

You're welcome. I value your friendship. 👍😁

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tomekkk (61) · 8 years ago

hahah bloody Possums, they get in everywhere... even on steem :P
@margaretwise mentioned you in one of my posts ;]

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Yeah, there are everywhere. I need to check your post I missed it ;( Not good. Have a wonderful week my friend ;) BTW how is the baby and your wife;) I send them hugs, very gentle to the baby ;)))

tomekkk (61) · 8 years ago

The baby is great, sleeps most of the time, so we tend to forget we have a baby heheh

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Oh great to hear that you have a very good baby. Let's be like that forever ;)))) Hugs to you wife and thank you for your respond ;)))

dreamingirwin (58) · 8 years ago

Possums are cute. Not always the smartest. But cute :)

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Yeah, maybe not so smart but I agree they are very cute. :)))

torem-di-torem (65) · 8 years ago

Nice and interesting post:)

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you my friend. Nice to hear that ;))) Have a great week ;)

bibek (54) · 8 years ago

Great post...informative ...thank for your effort:))

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you my dear friend ;) I exactly got what I wanted to share. :))) Have a great week ;)

bibek (54) · 8 years ago

You welcome dear friend...same to you:))

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michaelstobiersk (65) · 8 years ago

Interesting and unique post! I almost ran one over once on my way from Chicago to Lake Geneva WI. I thought it was a giant rat! Or is it a giant rat.........?

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Could it be a big rat. I don't want to scare you but I had situations in our friend house and the rat was really really big. So I am not sure what you have seen. I have only hope it was possum ;) Have a good one. Thank you of your support as wee ;)

michaelstobiersk (65) · 8 years ago

You're welcome. I thought it was a rat but my friend had seen them before and said it was a possum. It scared the crap out of me, whatever it was!

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margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

So yesterday when I was coming back home I saw two skunks walking right next to me. I was in shock. Gladly nothing happen. I think I would feel better to see possum then those little fellows ( don't get me wrong they look really cute but... that smell leeeee ) Have a great day. I am going to check your post right now ;))) see you there

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breakingtonight (60) · 8 years ago

Seems to me that they serve a special purpose within our ecosystem. Thanks so much for sharing, my friend! Have a wonderful Sunday! @margaretwise

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

One day I had a conversation about the possums with my best friend and we discovered together a lot of interesting things about them. As I found the sticker I thought would be great to share with steemian friends ;) Thank you

breakingtonight (60) · 8 years ago

I agree with you! I think it was a really good idea! Hope you have a wonderful day and you're welcome, @margaretwise :)

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margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you my day was busy but full of good emotions :))

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breakingtonight (60) · 8 years ago

You're welcome and I'm glad to hear that the day was positive for you! @margaretwise
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blazing (70) · 8 years ago

very cool post loved it. :D

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you. I am glad you like it ;)))

riostarr (68) · 8 years ago

i like your post

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you ;)

saqib (59) · 8 years ago

Nice post dear frien Up& Resteem

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you my friend ;) Always kindly ;)

saqib (59) · 8 years ago

Welcome dear friend :)

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pipurilla (61) · 8 years ago

WOW! I did not now a lot about opossum, but they are such cuties! I love the way, the babies hang on their mother and one of them even grabbed the tail, not to loose contact! Great and informative post about that precious creature. Resteemed! 😃

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you my great friend ;) I am glad that I could surprise you with some of the facts ;) Have a wonderful day ;))))

pepe.maya (65) · 8 years ago

Great idea!

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you my dear friend. I am happy you like my sticker and some of the facts :))) Have a good one ;)

suziescorner (50) · 8 years ago

I like it. I didn't know they killed snakes. I know I love them now 😎

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Yes, they are really cute and helpful. Thank you for your commend ;) Have a wonderful day ;)

linzy13 (47) · 8 years ago

The possum in the sticker has too many babies. No wonder why it needs a brake!

margaretwise (67) · 8 years ago

Thank you for your comment.

abu-mikayeel (37) · 8 years ago

Haha very cool @gregbit - If you'd like, check out my channel for daily uploads.

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randowhale (67) · 8 years ago

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