Opossums...

[TheToad888]

Hi, i don't really venture to the exotic mammals as i do not own any but could i ask how people would keep short tailed opposums?
Like what housing do they require and feeding?
Also are they nice animals? And finally are they pricy?

Thanks

[sizedoesn'tmatter]

I have 3 STO's. They are fabulous animals - the very basics are:

Viv/tank style enclosure - as big as possible with lots of climbing opportunities.
Must be kept individually.
Tame down very nicely (usually).
Prices around the £100- mark seem to be the norm at the moment.

[Mujician]

There is a shop near me that has a trio for sale. 120 each, but I'm sure there would be a discount on them if you were to buy all three. I have seen them for as little as 55 too, so there may be some variation in prices. I dont know much about them apart from they are very cute, and would love to have one myself!

[cmullins]

my female is lovley, she has calmed down alot and is getting used to being handled. one thing i would say with these guys is spot checking everyday as there waste can smell quite bad lol, they like a varied diet, mealworm, cat biscuits, fruit and veg, crickets and pinkies

[TheToad888]

Hmmm.... I will think about it and look into it. Quite pricy...

[cmullins]

i paid £175 for my female including getting her to me from cambs.

[TheToad888]

Oh, are there any other sorts of possum/opossums that can be kept in captivity??? As i want to look into other similar, creatures...

[Mujician]

Yes but not really pets. TSKA had some virginia opposums on their books, they were about 1500 each i believe. If you want to know about the different species of opposums I'd look on their website. Ben

[sizedoesn'tmatter]

Out of all species available in my opinion STO's are the easiest to obtain and keep and certainly the least expensive in all respects (initial cost, food, set-up etc.) Also need the least amount of space by far too.

[NaomiR]

what do you mean "out of all the species available" there are millions