wildlife · Body 30-55 cm
Possum
Protected native wildlife. Roof activity usually sounds like heavy thumping, scratching or movement at dusk and dawn.
Behaviour
Nocturnal and territorial. Roosts in roof voids, tree hollows and dense vegetation. Victorian rules require same-property release within 50 m after sunset when a possum is captured in a building.
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 are available.
When to call a professional
Always for roof work or a catch and release cage. DIY handling can breach Victorian wildlife rules.
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