How Do You Help An Orphaned Baby Opossum?
Baby opossums are so well protected in their mother’s pouch that when she suffers a fatal trauma, such as getting hit by a car, the baby possums often remain unharmed. If you come across an orphaned opossum, understand that it has very special needs unlike other orphaned wildlife and should be handed over to a wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible. But in the meantime, your care could mean the difference between life and death. Determine whether or not the baby opossum is actually an orphan and requires help. An orphaned opossum that is in need of help will be less than 7 inches long from the nose to the rear, not including the length of its tail. If the opossum you have come across is larger than this, it is able to survive on its own and is best left alone unless it is injured. If it is an actual orphan or if it is injured proceed to the next step. Warm the orphaned opossum by wrapping it in a blanket, sweatshirt, towel, fleece or similar material. Place the baby animal in a box
