I call him Rick.



The Menito del monte of South America is a marsupial, thought to have arrived from Australia long ago. It’s tiny – only about 5″ full grown. They are nocturnal and carnivorous, and famous for their unusual tail, which can store enough fat to make this little pipsqueak double in size. This allows them to go for long periods without food.

Yes, a little 5 inch mammal that stores fat in its tail to allow it to subsist for long periods without eating. I've hit the jackpot.

[possum220]

And these little critters bite........... Very sharp teeth. Wear gloves.

[Maven]

You can buy these things? I've never heard of nor seen one. Cute, but I'd be scared if it bites like possum says.

[Pikku Myy]

IKKKKKKKK

Originally Posted by possum220

And these little critters bite........... Very sharp teeth. Wear gloves.

What a cutie! I store lots of fat in my "tail" too

Congrats on the latest addition to your family

Looks a bit like a pygmy possum or sugar gliderwithout the stripes or skin flaps

He is fully grown now and I take him shopping. I take a grape from the fruit shops and he nibbles on it for the entire outing. Then we get home and he smells like grapes.