Wildlife of Tennessee · Raccoons, Skunks and Opossums
Virginia Opossum in Tennessee
Rarely aggressive, but they can bring fleas and ticks and den under homes. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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At a Glance
About the Virginia Opossum
Raccoons, opossums and skunks den under decks, in crawl spaces and in attics. They raid trash and pet food and leave droppings, odors and damage behind.
We Remove It
Risk: Rarely aggressive, but they can bring fleas and ticks and den under homes.
Signs You Have One
How to Tell
These are the clues that point to a virginia opossum.
- Hissing and slow heavy shuffling at night
- Pet food and garbage gone from porches and garages
- Nests under decks, sheds and in crawl spaces
How We Handle It
What We Do About the Virginia Opossum
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work.
Prevention
Keep Them Away
Simple steps that help for this kind of animal.
- Use trash bins with locking lids
- Feed pets indoors or remove bowls at night
- Skirt decks and porches with buried mesh
- Cap the chimney and screen vents
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Read the guideHow do I know if I have a virginia opossum?
Common signs: hissing and slow heavy shuffling at night; pet food and garbage gone from porches and garages; nests under decks, sheds and in crawl spaces.
Is a virginia opossum dangerous?
Rarely aggressive, but they can bring fleas and ticks and den under homes. When in doubt, keep your distance and call us.
What does Music City Wildlife do about a virginia opossum?
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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Music City Wildlife removes and prevents wildlife problems in homes and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, from squirrels in the attic to bats in the walls, with humane methods, careful sealing and cleanup.
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