North American Opossum Facts

The average Virginia opossum weighs from 4 to 9 pounds and can reach 25 inches in length. This species can be found in the wild in many different climates - Canada to South America. This species prefers wooded areas and fields but can survive in most any environment except the open desert. Their reason for adapting to most regions is their ability to forage on most any animal or plant life. The opossum can thrive on grass, mushrooms, insects, and even poisonous snakes as they are immune to rattlesnake venom.

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