Question: Is an opossum roaming during the day probably rabid?

RonTom summoned me at noontime on Monday. There, walking just in front of our house, was a “possum”.

Knowing I’d find some interesting tidbits on reputable websites, I hooked a beeline to my computer.

Turns out, especially on cold winter days (and, cold it was, by Texas standards), this marsupial sometimes wanders from its den when the temperature has warmed up and the sun is shining. Their coat is not warm. They do no...