Being able to identify Opossum tracks and tacking animals is one of the most interesting things that a person can learn.
Tracking opossum can be one adventure that you can pout and when you know what the tracks looks like, you will be in a much better position to know whether the tracks left are actually made by an opossum or not.
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Opossums are marsupial i.e. they have a pouch just like the Kangaroo. Their tails are naked and the noses pointed. Their tails are able to take hold of and clasp objects; adapted for grasping especially wrapping around an object and this is what makes the animal to be such a good climber.
They can store extra reserves of fat so as to survive when famine times present themselves. Their thumbs are actually opposable and they are located on the hind feet. This allows them to grip firmly unto branches. They are non-primates making them the only species of their kind to have the opposable thumbs.
By nature, they are night creatures and the best time to see the tracks is in the early mornings. At this time, the trails prove to be fine and as you will notice, the dry soil actually ages so quickly especially at the riparian areas.
They thrive in many different environments and the wilderness and cities are included. They are opportunistic feeders and therefore it is common for them to raid your home.


Opossum Tracks | what do Possum Tracks Look Like
Opossum have been reported to migrate further north and we’re starting to see their tracks. Many people are not familiar with the opossum tracks. Today, we shall teach you how to identify- possums tracks in mud
- possums tracks in dirt and
- possum tracks in deep snow


Opossum Tracks In Dirt
On the left, is opossum tracks on the right raccoon tracks, front and back paws. The opossum tracks also have a smaller front and a longer back track but the shape is very different with the toes clearly spread out. One clear sign you are dealing with opossum’s problem is the spread out toes, these often look like little starfish. Although they have nails, these don’t seem to show up much in the tracks, unlike a dog or a raccoon which have prominent nail marks.Opossum Tracks In Mud
The photos below shows that the opossum’s feet is clear with little pink toes widely spaced.

Opossum Tracks In Deep Snow
The tail tracks are easier to spot in deeper snow when it becomes more difficult to keep their tail out of the snow because of their short stubby legs. Like lots of other animals, opossum put their back feet in the tracks of their front feet or rather just behind, so it’s fairly normal to see a front paw print looking like a little star, just a bit covered by the back print which is just a bit longer.Other FAQ’s
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What’s the differents bewteen the oppossum’s feet and hands then a human feet and hands?
Hello Dash,
In humans the metatarsal bones, those of the foot proper, are larger than the corresponding bones of the hands, the metacarpal bones. The toe bones—of the foot have bases relatively large compared with the corresponding bones in the hand, while the shafts are much thinner. The middle and outer phalanges in the foot are short in comparison with those of the fingers. The phalanges of the big toe have special features.
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opossums have front feet that look almost like hand prints with more condensed back feet. Also, the front feet have splayed-out toes, but the back feet have four toes that group together and a big toe that sticks out to the side almost at a 90-degree angle — it resembles a thumb sticking out from a human hand