"Hi, I’m a possum, and I’m not here to cause trouble. In fact, I help you more than you might realize. Every night, I can eat up to 2,000 ticks, along with other insects that spread dangerous diseases. I also help keep snake populations in check, even the venomous ones. My body… pic.twitter.com/BML1gYXC2J
— Mr PitBull (@MrPitbull07) August 31, 2025
“Hi, I’m a possum, and I’m not here to cause trouble. In fact, I help you more than you might realize. Every night, I can eat up to 2,000 ticks, along with other insects that spread dangerous diseases. I also help keep snake populations in check, even the venomous ones. My body is built tough… I can survive dozens of rattlesnake or coral snake bites, and yes, I even eat venomous snakes like they’re just another snack.
Maybe you don’t know, but my blood contains something unique that scientists have used to create treatments for snake bites. Without me, there would be more pests, more snakes, and fewer lifesaving cures for people. So if you see me, please don’t hurt me, let me raise my babies! We’re out here working quietly to make the world safer for all of us.”
I’ve come across possums with their babies walking down the sidewalk in Santa Monica and it always makes me smile. They look a little scary sometimes but they are peace-loving marsupials (the only ones in North America) and they do nothing but good. Welcome them!