MovingSoon Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Saw in my backyard these afternoon. Who is that? Should I try to get rid of it - looked pretty cute and harmless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Opossum. Generally harmless. Least likely of all the varmints to carry rabies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I've seen some recently too. Put some cat food out for it. They like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Saw in my backyard these afternoon.Who is that? Should I try to get rid of it - looked pretty cute and harmless.Feed it until it grows large. Then eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millennica Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Then eat it.OPOSSUM AND SWEET POTATOES1 opossum (about 2 1/2 pounds)2 1/2 tsp. saltPepper to tasteFlour1/2 cup water4 medium sweet potatoes2 tbsp. sugarClean opossum, Trim excess fat from opossum and discard.Wash quickly inside and out with warm water; drain thoroughly.Rub salt and pepper well into the opossum inside and out.Sprinkle inside and out with flour.Lay the opossum on its back in a roasting pan.Add water, cover and bake in 350 degree F. oven until about half done (45 - 60 minutes).Split peeled potatoes in half lengthwise and place in pan around opossum.Add more water if needed.Cover sliced potatoes and opossum and cook 30 more minutes.North Carolina Cooperative Extension, www.ces.ncsu.edu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 They will root around in your lawn, gardens, mulch beds - not as bad as raccoons that can really dig things up in one night and leave piles of poop, but bad enough. If you're proud of your lawn/landscaping/gardens, it may not seem so cute after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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