Test 2

Are Opossums marsupials

• No

• Yes

What does HBC stand for

Opossums are unlikely to get rabies- but it is not impossible

• True

• False

What is the reason why it is unlikely that Opossums get rabies

• Opossums are solitary and are not around other animals enough to get rabies

• Because they have a low body temp-making it hard for the virus to survive

• Opossums cannot get rabies

• Because they have a high body temp-making it hard for the virus to survive

What does MBD stand for

What are opossums resistant to

Why can we not rehab pinky Opossums if we do not have a lactating female

• The pinkies get depressed easily due to being separated from the mom

• We do not have the proper formula to care for them

• The Opossums need to be attached to a teat in order to survive- we cannot tube them at the pinky age

What kind of tail do Opossums have

Opossums are born after how many days

• 13

• 2

• 16

• 30

• 24

How might you set up an enclosure for a baby Opossums

• Keep it humid

• Heat source

• Fleece for warmth