What Does an Opossum Sound Like?
Opossum Audio
Thought you heard a opossum? Listen to an audio recording (mp3 file) of opossum noises and sounds.
Opossums make nests in dens left by other animals, crevices in trees, attics, and garages. The pests live near suburbs and cities where they can raid garbage bins and feed on roadkill. They do most of their scavenging at night because they’re nocturnal. Notably, opossums are skittish and are prey for several other wildlife pests.
Opossum Noises
These pests will make clicking noises when they’re trying to attract mates and hissing or growling sounds when they feel threated. Baby opossums make noises that sound like sneezing when trying to get their parents’ attention. Outside of these special circumstances, though, the pests rarely make audible sounds.
Opossum Sounds at Night
Since they are active after dark, opossums are most likely to make sounds at night. The pests are usually silent when they are alone, so hearing opossums means that multiple animals are nearby. Clicking and “choo choo” sounds coming from roofs and attics often mean that mothers and their babies have made their dens there. Hisses and clicks in basements, garages, or under porches could be mating calls or attempts to frighten off predators like coyotes, foxes, or large dogs.
Control & Removal
If an opossum is sheltering beneath or inside a structure, the animal must be safely removed before the access point is blocked. The area can then be inspected for damaged vents, crawlspace openings, or gaps beneath decks and porches.
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