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there is a fucking possum in the basement
« on: November 18, 2010, 05:08:57 AM »
I dont know why, how, or WTF, but there is a fucking POSSUM in my basement.  ???

My house is clean, and and there is nothing down there for him but maybe some boxes. I guess he got there from under the neighbors porch. Ok, it is 6 am and im a girl, and im alone. I got a fucking baseball bat, though !!! Im just one person and those things can have rabies, im not fucking with it alone.

I have to wait 2 more hours before animal control opens, and im pretty sure they charge money....

this is going to be a fun day.....

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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 05:25:55 AM »
theres a famous norwegian childrens song (a bit psychedelic at that) about a badger in the ceiling (the tunnel ceiling. the singers live in a tunnel!)

they then specify that there is no crocophant or eledile, but a badger in the ceiling :M


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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2010, 05:26:56 AM »
maybe i can turn it into a pet  :laugh:

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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2010, 05:53:04 AM »
maybe i can turn it into a pet  :laugh:

No, you're better off letting animal control deal with it.  :laugh:


Also, after it's gone, you might want to check your basement to see how it got in.  :chin:
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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2010, 05:57:19 AM »
I think it got in from some sort of crawlspace under the neighbors porch that is directly over my basement.

I have to wait at least another hour before agencies start opening up.

What a pain in the butt :(

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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2010, 06:00:21 AM »
I think it got in from some sort of crawlspace under the neighbors porch that is directly over my basement.

I have to wait at least another hour before agencies start opening up.

What a pain in the butt :(

Yeah, but you're safer waiting. It might be rabid. Just post here while you wait!  :thumbup:
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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2010, 06:03:23 AM »
ok :)

First Im going to call my brother to see if he can help me, but he is a total asshole and will probably say no

Then im going to try the fire department as I dont think they charge money.

the cats are SOOO MAD. They are just sitting by the door with very serious expressions on their faces

I can hear it moving around down there. It is giving me the creeps.
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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2010, 06:19:26 AM »
Animal control is your best bet.  Other things to do is leave a door or window to the basement open so it can get out easy and make a lot of noise. I have to chase them out of places I am working at times. Possums are not that friendly to have as pets I had a raccoon for awhile as a kid.  Good luck
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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2010, 06:26:54 AM »
:) thank you

There are no doors down there, i think there is a hole though somewhere, some sort of crawlspace. That is the landlords problem not mine :)

I dont know if that thing is smart enough to find its way back outside though that.

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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2010, 06:31:18 AM »
How many cats do you have? You are welcome to post pictures of them. :)
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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2010, 06:33:26 AM »
:) thank you

There are no doors down there, i think there is a hole though somewhere, some sort of crawlspace. That is the landlords problem not mine :)

I dont know if that thing is smart enough to find its way back outside though that.


Definitely tell the landlord; in fact, call him first! HE should pay animal control, it is his property.
He should also fix whatever opening allowed the possum to get in.
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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2010, 06:37:03 AM »
See the thing is the landlord is not very reliable, I probably wont be able to get a hold of him

but im going to try


Oh and I have 3 cats. Very cute. Ill post pics soon :)


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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2010, 06:40:43 AM »
See the thing is the landlord is not very reliable, I probably wont be able to get a hold of him

but im going to try


Oh and I have 3 cats. Very cute. Ill post pics soon :)



Keep a receipt from the animal control people and send a copy to your landlord. IMO he should reimburse you,
though I don't know what the law would say. If he's at all honorable, he ought to!

And I look forward to seeing your cats' pictures in the photo thread.  :)
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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2010, 06:42:31 AM »
Oh and I have 3 cats. Very cute. Ill post pics soon :)
3 cats, excellent. :) Looking forward to pics.

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Re: there is a fucking possum in the basement
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2010, 06:46:46 AM »
Ill try ! My landlord is a jerk :S

Oh and I have 2 pet rats too. They play with one of the cats. They chase each other on the couch. its cute :)