Health & Biology Information
About Short-Tailed Opossums (STO)
By Molly Kalafut
Fun Facts About Short-Tailed Opossums - Interesting information about these interesting little critters!
Health Concerns - The top health concerns for short-tailed opossums and suggestions for their care.
STO Vets - These are vets who have specifically advertised as offering care to short tail possums.
STO & Fur Loss - Short tail opossums are very prone to fur loss, and in a recent poll more than 80% of pet owners reported fur loss in their pets. Learn more about possible remedies in this article.
Ear & Tail Injuries - The STOs ears and tails are prone to different types of injuries, ranging from environmental causes to fighting with other STO.
Bathing Your Short-Tailed Opossum - Many STO (especially males) may have greasy fur from time to time that can be easily corrected with one of these methods.
Opossum Ears - A description of the tragus, the white flap in your short-tailed opossum's ears. Many owners worry that this is an unhealthy buildup of wax, when really it's a very important structure.
About The Short-Tailed Opossum Lifespan - The average lifespan for a short-tailed opossum 3-4 years, despite the plethora of other Internet sources that say otherwise.
Sexing Short-Tailed Opossums - Illustrated guide showing how to tell if your short tail opossum is a girl or a boy.
Distant Short-Tailed Opossum Cousins - Contrasts between short-tail opossums, American opossums and sugar gliders.
Research Tips - Helpful information for people researching short-tail possums.