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Pygmy Possum
AdvancedPygmy possum
Tiny marsupial from Australia with large dark eyes and fluffy fur. Nocturnal, feeds on insects and nectar. Rare exotic pet.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
18〜26℃
Lifespan
4-8 years
Size
5-12cm / 10-45g
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Insects (mealworms etc.), nectar, fruit, specialized feed
About
Pygmy possums are a group of small marsupials in the family Burramyidae, native primarily to Australia with one species (the mountain pygmy possum, Burramys parvus) also occurring in alpine regions, and others found in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Adults measure 5–12 cm in body length with a prehensile tail of similar length, and weigh 10–45 g depending on species. They are nocturnal, arboreal nectarivores and insectivores, using their agile hands and prehensile tail to navigate vegetation while feeding on nectar, pollen, insects, and fruit. Some species enter seasonal torpor in colder months. Housing must be a tall, vertically oriented enclosure with branches, a hammock, and a nest box. Diet should replicate their natural intake: nectar supplements, live insects, and fruit. Optimal temperature is 22–28 °C. Specialized exotic veterinary care is important. Common health concerns include nutritional deficiencies, torpor complications, and stress. Captive lifespan is 3–5 years.
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Basic Info
Origin
Australia, with one species also co-occurring in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia
Lifespan
4-8 years
Size
5-12cm / 10-45g
Temperature
18〜26℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Insects (mealworms etc.), nectar, fruit, specialized feed
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