Wildlife Trapping Professionals Norwich, Connecticut

We are a professional animal removal company headquartered in Norwich, and servicing all of New London County, CT. We solve problems with wild critters in the home and around the property. We handle animals such as squirrels, raccoons, skunks, rats, mice, opossums, and even snakes, bats, and birds. We most commonly receive calls about scratching sounds in your attic, or digging in your lawn, or many other critter problems. We not only remove animals, but we provide a wide array of services, from animal damage repairs, preventative home repairs, attic cleaning, and more. We are fully licensed and insured in Connecticut, and we answer our phones 24/7. Call us now at (860) 266-2137 for a free price quote and to schedule a same-day or next day appointment for animal removal.

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What's The Opossum Tail Used For And Other Fun Facts (all about the tail)

The Opossum’s Tail

Opossums are famous for their tails. In books and movies and cartoons, they are shown hanging from branches by their tail. It is cute image, and something many can easily identify with opossums, but how close is that to the truth?

If you have ever been around opossums, you may wonder about that. In reality, you are not going to see opossums hanging upside down in trees by their tails too often, or ever at all. You might start to wonder if they do it at all.

There are some unique facts about the opossum’s tail to know. It is an important part of the animal and plays a vital role in its ability to navigate dangerous areas.



The Truth

You are not going to see opossums hanging by their tails on tree branches for long. In order for that to happen, the branch and tail must be able to hold their weight. For the majority of adult opossums, that is not going to happen.

They may be somewhat small animals, but their tails rarely have the strength to hold them, especially not for extended periods.

If you see an opossum hanging upside down, it is usually a younger opossum and it only does this for a short period.

You will never see an opossum hanging upside down when it sleeps, either. That simply does not happen. They sleep like most other mammals do, in their den and on solid ground.

How They Use the Tail

The tails use goes far beyond hanging upside down. That is a helpful ability for them, especially when they move around trees, but its far more important role is in balancing.

Like many other small animals that traverse trees and narrow ground, the tail is a balancing tool. With it, they can keep themselves steady as they move across branches and tree trunks. As they climb, it becomes increasingly important to them. It is what allows them to continue going with minimal risk of falling.

The tail may be somewhat small, but that balancing act is imperative to them. Though opossums do not stay in the trees all of the time, the tail is a great assist to them when they are there. Opossums need their tail for balancing and movement. It is a crucial part of their anatomy that helps them to navigate areas, primarily in trees and high above, where balance is key.


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