Posted by David - OR on August 14, 2008 at 07:35:16 from (208.67.204.213):
In Reply to: Orphaned Possum posted by JRT on August 13, 2008 at 21:18:51:
Opossums are, in many areas, an invasive and non-native species. They raid bird and duck nests for eggs and baby birds, and can be devastating to the populations of both. There are efforts in many states to control their numbers by any reasonable means. Since there is such an effort here, and since I keep chickens, I try to kill opossums when I see them.
Opossums have sharp teeth, small brains, and a fairly nasty disposition. I don't think they'd be very trainable as a pet, even if raised from infancy.
As humans, our brains have evolved to consider most baby animals as "cute" and worthy of attention and affection. It's part of what ensures that we take care of our own offspring, which (when you think about it) are otherwise quite a lot of trouble. And reverence for life generally is a good thing, and something you'd want to instill in your son.
But there are exceptions. Killing a baby animal is not easy for most people, including me, but objectively that is most likely the right thing to do with the opossum.
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