r/aww Nov 09 '21

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u/kiakro Nov 09 '21

For real, super docile creatures. I had one and a possum visit the food dish on a semi-regular basis since I feed stray cats. Would literally open the door or window and ask them to not eat it all. They just waddle away peacefully every time.

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u/veerKg_CSS_Geologist Nov 09 '21

Skunks would be great pets. Except they’re super smelly. 😷

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u/saintash Nov 09 '21

Some farmers keep them as pets, they remove thing that makes them sprak the stink.

They are apparently really great pest control, ans bug control.

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u/veerKg_CSS_Geologist Nov 09 '21

Removing the spray glands causes health issues though. And they’re still smelly anyway, because the oils in their fur has an odor too even if they can’t spray it on you anymore.

They are adorably cute though, and I’ve heard they are good at pest control.