Welcome to Pest Animal Removal Scottsdale! We are a wildlife removal company servicing Scottsdale, AZ. While there are other companies in the area that provide wildlife removal services, we have established ourselves as the very best. In fact, for the last three years we have been rated as the #1 wildlife animal removal service in the area. We provide exceptional service each and every time, because our customers are extremely important to us. We are a family run business, so we treat our customers like they are part of the family. We stand by our word, and we guarantee our work. We also understand that wild animals don' t keep to a schedule. They can come inside your house at all hours of the day, so we provide 24 hour service, seven days a week to assist you. It doesn' t matter when you need help, we are there to assist you. We charge competitive rates and provide better service. We stand behind our work and we handle any kind of animal problem you may have. If you are in need of assistance, then give us a call today. When you have an emergency situation like this, you want a service you can count on. We have operators standing by 24 hours a day, waiting to take your call. Call us now at 623-250-3283 for your Scottsdale wildlife control needs.
About Pest Animal Removal Scottsdale and Our Services:
Opossum is a marsupial species that we may encounter in the urban Scottsdale setting. Currently, there are more than 60 known types of opossums. This is the only marsupial creature found outside of Australia. Aside from the North America, they can be found in Canada, Chile, South America, and Argentina. This creature only has a short lifespan when they are located in the wild. They can only survive for three years since they have to encounter numerous dangers in the wild.
Appearance of the Opossum
The Arizona opossum can be identified by its naked and lengthy tail. It has a pointed snout and the thumbs in its feet are opposable. Their ears are naked that highlight their unique look. The size of the opossum can also range from the size of the tiny mouse and can be as large as the standard house cat. Their length may be as small as 21 inches and may grow up to 35 inches. They may also weigh at around 4-15 lbs. They will be covered with fur that is white-grayish. There are also some occasions when the fur will be albino, brown, or black.
Diet
Opossums are considered omnivores. This means that they are eating a range of animals and plants. The natural diet of the opossum will consist of grain, fruits, frog, eggs, plants, slugs, insects, snails, carrions, and rodents. They will also eat human foods such as leftovers, table scraps. Our pet food is also not safe from them since this will be a great source of protein.
Reproduction Habit
The breeding season of the Arizona opossum will happen during the month of January and may last up to October. They may have at least four little opossums. Gestation period of the opossum is relatively short and will last only for 13 days. After the young ones are born, they will live in one of the 13 pouches of the mother opossum. 50 days after, the young ones will start to leave the pouch. They will then spend most of their time at the back of the mother. They will then leave the protection of their mother after 100 days.
Behavior
The opossum like the rats have poor eyesight. They also have a poor hearing which is why they mostly rely on their sense of smell when hunting for foods. When they encounter a predator, they will use their claws to defend themselves. Perhaps their most effective defense mechanism against these predators would be to play dead. They can easily mimic the smell of the dead creature which will encourage the predator to leave them. They are docile creatures and will prefer to leave your property immediately than to retaliate. They will usually be in the move when hunting for food and shelter. They also do not dig their own burrows. They prefer to live in the abandoned burrows of other animals.
The Scottsdale opossums are also known for their strong immune system. They have a strong immunity against the venom of the rattlesnake, pit vipers and cottonmouths. For those who are afraid that they may carry rabies, the possibility of encountering a rabid possum is eight times lower compared to the dogs.