Australian Wildlife | Possum Dermatitis | Brushtail Possum | Wildlife | RSPCA Queensland

Brushtail Possum Exudative Dermatitis is extremely common, and causes can vary from Habitat loss, stress, competing for territory, pet attacks or interactions with already infected possums. The disease has a potent odor, it is highly contagious between the Brushtail Possum species, and it can also transfer through old possum boxes and hollows, where once infected possums have lived. Possums with Dermatitis generally come down low and are often found on people's door mats, (seemingly wanting help