Opossum Nesting Box – Handmade Outdoor Shelter for Wildlife Rehab or Backyard Habitat

This opossum house is designed for use in wildlife rehabilitation or backyard settings. Built from FSC pine and plywood then scorched and sealed for durability, it provides secure shelter for recovering or wild opossums.

Features

• Made from scorched and sealed FSC pine and plywood (No formaldehyde)
• Weather-resistant
• Side entry
• Top access for cleaning and observation
• Drainage holes
• Shipped fully assembled with mounting hardware included
• Dimensions: 19" x 18" x 10" with a 5" entrance.
• You will need a cordless drill to mount this box to a tree.

Nest box placement:
Install the box 8-9' up in a tree, avoiding areas of the tree that are bare. The box weighs approximately 15 pounds and should lie against the main trunk of a well established tree, with the hole facing southeast, or as much away from the afternoon sun as possible (possums are nocturnal and sleep during the day).

Best For

• Wildlife rehabbers working with injured or orphaned opossums
• Landowners providing habitat support for native wildlife
• Backyard setups for nighttime shelter and overwintering

Shipping Info

• Ships within 3–5 business days
• Contiguous U.S. shipping only
• Securely packed for transit

There is no guarantee as to who will move in your house. Animals are opportunistic house hunters and don't know a certain house is for them. You may get any number of animals living in your house.