08/18/2025
I’m a possum, and I’m not here to cause trouble. In fact, I help more than you think. Every night, I can eat up to 2000 ticks along with other bugs that carry diseases. I also help control snakes, even the venomous ones. My body is built tough, I can survive dozens of rattlesnake or coral snake bites, and I even eat venomous snakes like they are just another snack.
My blood has something special in it that scientists have used to help make treatments for snake bites. Without me, there would be more pests, more snakes, and fewer life saving cures. So if you see me, please don’t hurt me. I am out here working quietly to make the world safer for all of us.
