Opossums are regarded a nuisance animal since they are opportunistic and will feed on food left out in human houses, sheds, and decks to survive. An opossum rummaging through your garbage can, potentially causing a mess, is not uncommon. Opossums are frequently discovered eating dead animals and dying of sickness, hence dead animal extractions are common. Despite this, due to their low body temperature, opossums are not known to be rabies carriers.