Interesting Opossum Fact: Impervious to Snake Venom
According to the National Association of Advancement for Opossums (did you know there was such a thing?) opossums are under appreciated creatures. One really interesting fact:
Opossums have superpowers against snakes. They have partial or total immunity to the venom produced by rattlesnakes, cottonmouths and other pit vipers.
For more, check out this article, “10 Things You Didn’t Know About Opossums” on Mother Nature Network.