1000 Flowers for the Planet - #203 Install a Possum Box
In Australia possums often
cause eye rolls in conversations about the roof space having been invaded by
tiny furry creatures wearing hob-nail boots, who like to stomp around when
we’re trying to sleep. It can be a frustrating thing to get a possum
permanently out of the roof – the entry point (often a loose roof tile) needs
to be closed off, but only after the possum has exited to go and feed, and this
will only happen after dark, meaning the roof repair will be a late night
affair.
Possums are nocturnal
creatures and like to live in cosy places such as tree hollows, where they can
snuggle up during the daylight hours, safely away from other animals and the
glare of the sun. With many trees being cleared, possums have less opportunity
for a safe place to live and may well be tempted to take up residence in your
roof. Supplying them with a possum box is a win/win solution, allowing humans
and possums to live side by side more peaceably. This government website has
all the information you need for building and installing the right type of
possum box for your area, whether you’re looking after brush tails, ring tails,
or sugar gliders:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/animals/GuideToMakingAPossumHouse.htm
If you can’t make your own
possum box there are plenty of people selling ready-made boxes. Just be sure to
get the correct type of box for the possums in your area.
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