Virginian Opossum . 7th October 2010

Poor photo through grubby glass but a fascinating animal , looked as big as a domestic cat .

Really need to get to Folly Farm. Would love to see one of these.

I think I was lucky to see it as the keeper had just fed them . It only lurked in the entrance to the House , I did get a glimpse of its bald rat-like tail .

I have the privilege of holding one for a stage show when I worked at a zoo one summer. She was a big girl too, just judging from the head in this photo, bigger than this. Her and her sister were very sweet. Even if they liked to drool and fart.

Lucky you blospz! I get there guys in my backyard a lot, and they can be pretty aggresive. I still think they're neat though.

Always wanted some V.Opossums. Just aren't available in the UK

I've cuddled something similar though...a white-eared opossum. A proper treat!

Yeah, if I'd have had the money to get these, then I would have. Unfortunately, the guy that owned them seemed convinced (quite wrongly) that they were V.Os and therefore was certain they were worth more than they really were.

I just don't know why some yank with a business sense doesn't send some over here, because they would sell like hot cakes!

Maybe 'cos they're so small? Only about the size of a large mouse, so not the most spectacular zoo exhibit. (although I'm lucky enough to have handled these too)