Short Tailed Opossums

Short-Tailed Opossum
Monodelphis domesticus

Size: 4 to 6 inches long with a tail 1.5 to 3 inches long. Weighs 2 to 3 ounces.
Housing: 10 gallon or larger aquarium with a secure lid. Multi-level if possible.
Food: Insectivore - high quality cat or fox food, fruits, vegetables, crickets, mealworms, pinkie mice
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
Special Needs/Habits: Nocturnal. Solitary, should not house two together except when breeding. Can be litter box trained.

Books

M.Domesticus: The Little Animal That's Too Good To Be True!
by Pat Storer & Betty Thomas

Links

M. Domesticus - Short Tailed Opossums
Short Tailed Opossums
Skunk and Opossum Page
The Short Tailed Opossum
Dale Cozort's Exotic Small Pets Page
Short Tailed Opossum Mini-FAQ
Pawprint's Critter Care - Short Tailed Opossums
The Pawprint Catalog - Zoofare Insectivore Diet
Brisky Pet Products - Short Tail Opossum Accu-feed
K-D Exotics
Short Tailed Opossum Info and Mailing List

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