Exotic Nutrition Opossum Complete - Nutritious, Calcium-Rich Pellets for Short-Tailed & Virginia Opossums (1 lb)

Overview

Exotic Nutrition Opossum Complete is a nutritionally complete pellet diet designed for pet opossums, including short-tailed and Virginia species. With guidance from an animal nutrition PhD, this formula blends protein-rich insects with wholesome, natural ingredients to create a convenient daily diet that supports healthy growth and daily activity.

Key benefits

• Nutrient-rich protein from whole insects complements daily energy needs and promotes steady growth.
• High calcium content comes from the insect component (BSFL), helping maintain a balanced mineral intake.
• Fruit variety includes dried apples, blueberries, cranberries, and papaya for natural flavor and micronutrients.
• Complete diet with essential vitamins and minerals is blended for easy feeding in one bowl.
• Wholesome, natural ingredients feature whole insects and dried fruits for a wholesome profile.
• Balanced Ca:P ratio (2:1) is designed to help maintain mineral balance in the diet.

Nutrition at a glance

Guaranteed analysis provides a snapshot: Crude Protein 24% min, Crude Fat 10.8% min, Crude Fiber 4% max, Moisture 9% max, Calcium 1.54% min, Phosphorus 0.76% min. This data reflects the targeted composition designed for daily feeding.

Feeding guidance

Offer Opossum Complete daily as a staple. Supplement the diet with high-calcium vegetables (leafy greens, squash, sweet potato) and occasional protein sources like insects, fish with bones, eggs with shells, or chicken. If feeding free choice, monitor intake and encourage activity. Always provide clean, fresh drinking water.

• Start with an appropriate daily portion and adjust to maintain a healthy body weight.
• Provide greens and occasional proteins to complement the pellet diet.

Storage and freshness

Store sealed in a cool dry place (under 70°F). Refrigeration is highly recommended to retain full nutritional value.