
I've had many questions on how to care for these animals. This quick video explains some of the basics. Here is some repeated + more information. Brazilian Short Tailed Opossums: In nature STO's could be considered scavengers. They will eat a variety of things from fruits, veggies, nuts, and insects, to small rodents. They are small animals only reaching about 5" body length. Cage - STO's love to run around. Provide the largest cage possible. 1/4" or 1/2" bar spacing. Inside the cage you need a wheel, food dish, water bottle, and sleeping area/hide. Food - For their food dish which should be kept full at all times: Dog food, cat food, ferret food, sugar glider food, hedgehog food. "Treats" such as fruits, veggies, worms, chicken, or rodents should be fed 3 to 4 nights a week. *If you feed rodents - please only feed pinkie or fuzzy mice live. Adult mice pose a threat to your STO. My STO's have been raised on live foods. Lucy was born in my house, and she has eaten live rodents since she was 3 months old. She is a trained/experienced hunter. ***I am one of the few STO owners who feeds LIVE rodents! If you purchase a STO from a pet store or another breeder it is unlikely they have ever eaten a live rodent! This puts them at a MUCH GREATER risk of being bitten/hurt/killed by the mouse as they are un-experienced and may not know what to do! STO's as pets: STO's are wonderful pets! They can really connect/bond with their human. Some people even carry their STO's around with <b>...</b>
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