We have a possum that lives on our property. We used to call it Pete the Possum until we saw HER traipsing along with a bunch of babies hanging off her.
Possums are mainly insectivores, that is, they eat bugs, including tics, so we are happy to have Priscilla on the property. They are good animals to have around.
I found a possum lying on our sidewalk. I knew he was playing dead because I flipped him over so he was lying on his other side. He flipped himself back.
I went to run a possum off one time, because my neighbor’s kitten was trying to play with it. I just kind of prodded it with a lawn chair, and it went into the “broken leg” act, and for a half minute or so I believed it, and felt terrible, then I thought “Hey, its a possum. That’s what they do.”
a dog at a place i was visiting had attacked a possum. i was sure it was dead. it laid there motionless for quite a while. after it knew the dog was no longer near. it got up and left the area. i was totally amazed.
momofalex7 about 3 years ago
They can play dead for a long time and they even smell like they died. I’m not sure about the smile, but possums seem to have an extra set of teeth.
Ivy Valory Premium Member about 3 years ago
Mr. Coverly, I appreciate your amazing weirdness. Of course, I may be just the tiniest bit stoned …
Strob Premium Member about 3 years ago
Chalk it up to experience.
Doug K about 3 years ago
“Playing Possum” like this may eventually have consequences similar to “Crying Wolf”.
Pickled Pete about 3 years ago
Bob is that forces’ Barney Fife..
landyk about 3 years ago
Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati!
Gent about 3 years ago
Now, oh possum, you got great power to fools folks, but with great powers comes great respossumability.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
Bwaaaahahahahaaaa
dflak about 3 years ago
We have a possum that lives on our property. We used to call it Pete the Possum until we saw HER traipsing along with a bunch of babies hanging off her.
Possums are mainly insectivores, that is, they eat bugs, including tics, so we are happy to have Priscilla on the property. They are good animals to have around.
kartis about 3 years ago
Again?
Ken Norris Premium Member about 3 years ago
I found a possum lying on our sidewalk. I knew he was playing dead because I flipped him over so he was lying on his other side. He flipped himself back.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member about 3 years ago
I went to run a possum off one time, because my neighbor’s kitten was trying to play with it. I just kind of prodded it with a lawn chair, and it went into the “broken leg” act, and for a half minute or so I believed it, and felt terrible, then I thought “Hey, its a possum. That’s what they do.”
moeric9 about 3 years ago
I have a possum down the road from me that’s been playing dead for a week. Talk about dedication!
mattro65 about 3 years ago
That’s a possum playing by playing possum.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 3 years ago
As far as Pogo there is concerned, that gag never gets old.
Impkins Premium Member about 3 years ago
Great smile! :)
Lightpainter about 3 years ago
Bob, you presumably have a gun. You can make sure he doesn’t just PLAY dead.
mfrasca about 3 years ago
Possum—your end is the road.
j.l.farmer about 3 years ago
a dog at a place i was visiting had attacked a possum. i was sure it was dead. it laid there motionless for quite a while. after it knew the dog was no longer near. it got up and left the area. i was totally amazed.