Orphaned Baby Opossums at WildCare

In today's video we meet three baby opossums. They were each alone when they came to WildCare about two weeks ago, but they are of the same age, so they've become a family group. After being in Foster Care for two weeks, they're back onsite at WildCare. See them being weighed and checked, and learn how WildCare staff is using technology to help our Foster Care volunteers learn the skills they need to keep these babies healthy!

[@delhog6161]

Love the upper arm tattoo, the opossums are so cute ❤

[@shaden489]

Adorable little babies

[@BirdWhisperer46]

I'll take one. They make excellent pets.

[@jacquelynejohnson9127]

Thank you for taking care of the opusom, from one who feeds the oposum.

[@chellerock2685]

Who do you call if you find opossum's? I found 6 and I'm not sure im giving the right care. I've called around my area so far no luck on finding a place. It's been a little over a week and one of the babies out of the blue its left eye went cloudy. So now I'm concerned

[@jacquelynejohnson9127]

@@chellerock2685 in Ohio we have in Columbus a wild life Rehab place, depends on how young they are, if you're trying to bottle feed they need a special nipple or to be tube feed and with wet cotton wipe thier areas to make them go to the bathroom. You can call ODRN wildlife and ask for advice, or ask for a referral to an agency that can help, there's a good chance you'll have to give up , depends on your state . Try also your vet and goggle questions regarding care and good luck!😊

[@chellerock2685]

Ok thank you and they been drinking from a eye dropper or syringe I've also seen all of them drinking from the bowl I left in there home I made them. They seem to be going to bathroom on there own. I weighed them and the little one is 2.4 and 4 of them are all around 4.8 and then the big one is 6.9 but they get real scared when I go to feed them and wont eat. Nothing happen different to spook them.

[@chellerock2685]

I will try the vet. I dont know why I didnt think of that.

[@jacquelynejohnson9127]

@@chellerock2685 it's okay, because they often just want to deal with domestic animals

[@momotaroreincarnatednthtim6303]

Opossum: I'll wear my most scary disgusting face to scare hoomans off away from me!!!! Keeeeecchhh! I'm showing yall my spikey teeth! Hooman: Ohhhhh so cute! Now youre my pet and i will treat you like a princess! Opossum 1 year later: Dang you lady! Im all fat and squishy!

[@jasonwilliamson8346]

You can feed them.With a syringe just fine.You don't need that too on the bigger ones like you have in your hand

[@reign6of6e6terror]

Please give him a little more space and let it with his sister together 🤔😔

[@walterschneider8033]

You should hold it or give it a fleece. They need a parent.

[@jeffswope1511]

I just found an orphan opossum today. How big should I let him get before he can be released safely?

[@kymcravey6365]

What size tube are you feeding them with?

[@sophiar6996]

There's one that comes in the morning to eat cat food on my porch that is a LITTLE bit smaller than these - should I bring it to the rehabber, or is it big enough to be on it's own. You said they would "go outside this weekend". Does that mean you're releasing them, or putting them in a cage outside? Thanks!

[@notme2day]

It doesn't look like they answer questions. I would look on line for a phone number for a wildlife center or a wildlife rehab in your state. Some states it's illegal to interfere with opossums. OR start leaving out fresh fruits and veggies for the little one to eat, it might be big/old enough to be on its own. Babies that are 3-5 months, measure about 7 inches from nose to butt (not including tail) are ok to be on own if not injured. Best of luck.

[@bartholomewdavis7183]

Perhaps individually

[@obnoxiousnoah8735]

Are they boys or girls?

[@samanthastein2378]

How can you tell if they are male or female at that age?

[@MJ-ct3gv]

Males have testicles that are visible and females have a small line around the underside/abdomen that is/will be their pouch. If you google a female opossum pouch you can see a better pic of what I am talking about. These wildlife centers are amazing.♥️

[@obnoxiousnoah8735]

Hi

[@PeterTissot-cx7qd]

the 2nd baby was the worst actor at playing dead

[@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010]

🙄 they’re supposed to fall of and wander off. As many cats and dogs out there and you’re here rescuing, wild animals. 😐

[@MsKleinlaut]

The opossum is useful. Cleans our yards of snails, bugs, and ticks. They don't carry diseases because of their low body temperature.

[@jeffswope1511]

Wild,domestic or whatever if an animal is in trouble it’s time to take action. My rescue dog agrees with me

[@MJ-ct3gv]

Actually if a baby falls off the mama, it usually doesn't go back for it. It isn't always the perfect age and then many caring individuals find the babies and want to help. Are you a wildlife specialist sir? I see already people relaying facts about opossums and how they are extremely helpful for the environment. People also rescue bats. You may not agree with bat rescue but people make sure they aren't sick and get them back outside, & every bat out there is doing you a favor by wiping out mosquito populations. Also, if it bothers you that people would help wildlife and not cats and dogs, if you yourself have not volunteered at a shelter, you certainly could if you want to or your local shelters are needing help.

[@MJ-ct3gv]

​@@MsKleinlautThey can carry diseases, but rabies isn't as prevalent because of low body temp-it is not a guarantee though.

[@MsKleinlaut]

@@MJ-ct3gv Every spring pellets are dropped from helicopters for wildlife to eat and in this area we do not have any cases of rabies.