Opossums have a remarkable resistance to rattlesnake venom, thanks to a natural protein that helps neutralize toxins. It’s not full immunity, but it allows them to survive bites that would be fatal to many other wild animals. Their unusually low body temperature also makes them one of the least likely mammals to carry rabies. They offer another surprising benefit: exceptional tick control. While grooming, a single opossum can remove and eat thousands of ticks over the course of a season, helping
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Opossums have a remarkable resistance to rattlesnake venom, thanks to a natural protein that helps neutralize toxins. It’s not full immunity, but it allows them to survive
Thank Your Garden. . Opossums have a remarkable resistance to rattlesnake venom, thanks to a natural protein that helps neutralize toxins. It’s not full immunity, but it allows them to survive bites that would be fatal to many other wild animals. Their unusually low body temperature also makes them one of the least likely mammals to carry ...
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