Unreleasable male opossum

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Contact silvia m.valles
Phone: 786-752-2122

Country: USA

Species: Didelphis virginiana

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : unknown

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Juvenile

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

The animal was presented with scratches on his neck on March 8th 2026. X-rays didn't show any broken bones but his head was tilted to the right, neck was a little bit swollen but nothing major. He was put on a treatment plan including laser therapy and although he had improved he is not releasable.

Days in care: 65

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 5

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

No walking properly and no climbing.

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

No sign of fear. Tolerate to be handled.

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

He hasn't seen anyone other than me and the other wildlife rehabilitator at the other facility.

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: neutral

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: life worth living

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Unreleasable male opossum

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