If you live in Florida and suspect something furry, sneaky, and nocturnal has taken up residence in your attic, shed, or under your porch, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of Florida homeowners find themselves face-to-face (or footprint-to-floorboard) with a not-so-welcome visitor: the possum. But what exactly draws these marsupials into your space? Where do possums like to sleep, and…

If you’ve spotted mysterious animal tracks in your Florida yard, driveway, or even near your house’s foundation, you’re not alone. Wildlife is abundant in the Sunshine State, and one of the most common culprits behind unexplained animal tracks is the opossum (commonly called a possum). Whether you’re hearing strange noises at night or finding paw prints on your porch, recognizing…

Opossums are nocturnal marsupials found all across North America. You can identify them by looking for their gray fur, white face, large ears, and bald tails. While they might look intimidating, they generally aren’t aggressive and do their best to avoid humans. Possums might come onto your property in search of potential food sources, shelter, or water sources. They are…

You’ve likely seen a possum before. Maybe it was scurrying across your yard late at night or rifling through your garbage cans. While they can look like giant rats, possums are actually marsupials that originate from Australia. Even though possums are native to Australia, they can be found all across the United States. They migrated to America about 3 million…

Opossums are scavengers that often visit human homes to raid garbage cans, dumpsters, or other containers that have food in them. As a result, possums are one of the most common animals to infest homes and properties. If you find a possum in your home, it is best to call a wildlife removal company to assist you, as these animals…