Another option is to patch up the hole during the day and set a trap inside the roof to catch the possum so you can then set it free on the outside.
Possum in my roof qld.
The incredible moment a carpet python hanging from a roof devoured a giant possum has been caught on camera.
This is the horrifying moment a huge hungry python devours a large possum in an australian backyard.
It s like a dripping tap once you ve heard it once you hear more often and louder each time.
Possums possums can cause a nuisance if they make their way into the roof cavity of your home.
Prune any tree branches that give possums direct access to your roof.
What could be making all this noise.
To make sure your house is protected from possums follow these simple steps.
There are many ways to identify whether a possum is living in your melbourne roof space.
If a possum is caught in your roof typical practice is to release it on your property at dusk.
When the possum has relocated to its new home locate their entry point to your roof space and block off access.
Place a light in the roof cavity and keep it switched on.
Due to these factors it is illegal to catch and release possums into areas more than 50 m away from where they were caught in new south wales and more than 25 m away from where they were caught in queensland.
Snake catcher stuart mckenzie was called out to a home on the sunshine coast in queensland early on wednesday morning after the residents spotted the carpet python slithering along their roof.
Possums like to live in enclosed dry spaces like tree hollows.
How do i know if a possum is living in my roof.
Unfortunately for you having possums in the roof is disruptive and potentially dangerous.
Make sure none of the possums or any of their babies are residing in there at the time.
Possums are usually sleeping during the day so you can wait until nightfall to patch up the hole ensuring that the possum does not get trapped inside.
Watch the video above.
But if there is no tree hollow available your roof is the next best thing.
Possum removal is a vital year round service that we offer to the residents and business owners of melbourne.
Stuart mckenzie from sunshine coast snake catchers was called to collect a large python.
If you suspect a possum is in your roof don t delay.
Give us a call now on 1300 665 573.
Red apples are a good choice for trap bait.
