Look what John caught in a trap!

We had a suspicion that some nocturnal creature was visiting us, so John set a trap (a harmless one). It was an opossum! I was happy to see it, because we toted one off a couple of years ago thinking that they were "bad" to have around the house -- sort of like having a rat. I then learned how beneficial they are (they eat slugs for one). So, we released him in the backyard. I hope we didn't scare him away.


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  1. KatieNovember 14, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Good job Mr. Keckley!=)

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  2. nestof3November 14, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Hi, Katie. Nice to "see" you.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 13, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    we get a lot of slugs...so if you catch another one please consider my backyard for your release ;-)

    tess

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