Some say opossums are unsung heroes with a bad reputation.
contends that it is a rare occurrence . While it is true that opossums eat ticks, and thereby may inadvertently stop the spread of infected ticks, it’s not true that they can’t catch or carry Lyme disease.
“Opossums that live near people may visit vegetable gardens, compost piles, garbage cans, or food dishes intended for dogs or cats. Having lost much of their natural fear of people, they will even enter a home through a pet door in search of food. Fortunately, they are not aggressive unless cornered, when they may hiss, growl, and show their teeth,” wrote UCIPM.
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