Food & Water
For Short-Tailed Opossums (STO)
By Molly Kalafut
Food Basics for Short-Tailed Opossums - Learn what short tail opossums eat in the wild, nutrition basics, how to care for "picky possums" and details about over-feeding.
Water Choices for Short-Tailed Opossums - How to provide water for your short tail opossum, prevent dehydration and train them to use a water bottle.
Food Types for Short-Tailed Opossums - Foods to try with your short tail opossum, including fruits, veggies, live food, meat, other protein sources and dairy.
STO Group Diets for Short Tail Opossums - Dozens of STO list members describe what they feed their STO.
Answers to "Only Eats" Questions - Many owners are worried when their short tail opossums will only eat certain foods.
Answers to "Won't Eat" Questions - Many owners are also worried when their short tail opossums won't eat certain foods.
Answers to General Food Questions - These address a variety of questions about food, including concerns about STO eating their own poop, how to tell if your STO has a healthy diet and whether they have to be fed live insects and rodents.
Brisky STO Food Article - My evaluation of Brisky Possum food and why it is not a healthy dry food option, plus the opinions from dozens of owners.