wildlife · Body 35-55 cm
Brushtail possum
Bushy tail, large ears, pink nose, grey or black body. Heavy thumping in roof at dusk and dawn.
Behaviour
Nocturnal, territorial. Roosts in roof voids and tree hollows. Strong sense of home - relocation outside 50 m doesn't work and is illegal.
How they get into Melbourne homes
Tile gable gaps, broken tiles, flexible flashing edges, dormer junctions.
DIY options
Install a possum box in your garden - Land for Wildlife templates available.
When to call a professional
Always for roof exclusion - DIY trapping is illegal in Victoria.
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