True, but Elly Mae is no match against Granny determined to make the best possum pie in Beverly Hills.
(Not that there’s much competition.)
KarlGrenze, I’ll add one more fact in case you ever need to deal with possums again: they have very sensitive hearing, which, of course, aids them in finding food sources in their wandering lifestyle. Since they don’t have big ears like bunnies, people don’t clue into it as much. When working with possums, it’s best to be rather quiet, and not startle them.
And, lest ye think i’m humorless in my love for possums, here’s the best folksong on that subject, an old folktune made famous by Uncle Dave Macon, and resuscitated by current astute musicians Southern Culture on the Skids.
Thanks, but I hope I don’t have to deal with possums again, unless they’re dead! 
I prefer to work with raptors, if I’m ever into conservation medicine again.
We had them in a quiet space, and we ourselves were quiet, but they were difficult to handle (sans my little guy). Changing bandages would be so much better and faster if only they didn’t decide to poop on us. Sigh
As I recall, Granny must go through channels with Jed where the fair Elly Mae is concerned. I suppose his decision on the opossum’s fate depends upon how hungry he is.
Or when they won’t serve him possum pie at Spago.