I live in the Sacramento California area and do not not want to hurt this animal but simply try and relocate him to anothe area where he can find a better food source.
2007-07-29 16:18:12 · 8 answers · asked by Sheri M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Most local animal control offices (city /county government) will not do this for you. They may offer you a humane trap, or you may have to purchase one. bait and set the trap. When the animal is caught, take it to the countryside and release. Do not release anywhere within a couple of miles, it may well find it's way back to your home if it has an established nest.
Note - they nurse their young, so if it's a female and has milk, you may want to turn it loose again at your home until after the babies have weaned (assuming you want to protect the babies too). Of course, this means that you'll have many more to catch ...
2007-07-29 16:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by faireminded1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be able to get an animal control officer to set a trap, or a pest control operator specializing in animals to do the same. The 'possum appears to have found a very satisfactory food source. In this area (Frederick, MD) they are quite common, even in residences near downtown.
2007-07-29 23:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here at Humboldt County Animal Control we deal only in domestics. The Deptartment of Fish and Game deal with all the wild animals. Call your local shelter and get referred.
2007-07-29 23:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by t. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the similar problem, only it was a raccoon. Your best bet short of killing it is to rent a live trap from your local animal shelter, or call the game warden to have it removed.
2007-07-29 23:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Dan The Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.wildlife-removal.com/faq.htm
They have the proper licensing to live trap and relocate nuisance wildlife. And they, unlike animal control or the police, will not destroy the animal.
2007-07-30 00:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by margecutter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also check the yellow pages for wildlife--some people trap wildlife and relocate them as a business.
2007-07-30 00:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well don't touch it cause it might bite u or go near it. i guess u can call anyone u think that might be an expert on opossums.
2007-07-29 23:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Zero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Humane Society....ASPCA can advise you...
2007-07-29 23:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋