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🐾 Opossum Removal in Sandy Springs

Local licensed expert serving Sandy Springs and all of Fulton County. Opossums nest in attics, crawlspaces, and under decks — causing odor problems, droppings contamination, and potential disease exposure.

Opossums in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Opossum removal calls in Sandy Springs run year-round because Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) — the only marsupial native to North America — are well-established across every Sandy Springs neighborhood, from Riverside through Hammond Drive corridor, North Springs, Glenridge, and Spalding Drive corridor. Opossums are the lowest-aggression and lowest-disease-risk of common Sandy Springs wildlife species: their body temperature (94-97°F) is too low to support active rabies infection, and they prefer to play dead rather than bite. That said, opossums in Sandy Springs garages, crawlspaces, attics, under porches, and dead inside walls are real problems requiring professional removal. Typical Sandy Springs opossum removal runs $200-$500+.

Opossum Removal — Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Opossum Removal in Sandy Springs — What to Expect

Opossums carry leptospirosis and other diseases. Their droppings contaminate insulation and require professional cleanup.

Signs in Sandy Springs 🐾

Signs You Have Opossums

Opossums are active year-round. They breed twice per year (January-February and June-August) and mothers with young need careful handling.

  • Hissing sounds in attic or crawlspace
  • Strong musky odor
  • Droppings in attic or garage
  • Tipped garbage cans
  • Opossum sightings around home
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Our Process in Sandy Springs

Our local Fulton County contractor serves all of Sandy Springs using the same proven, humane process for every job.

  • Live trapping and relocation
  • Attic and crawlspace cleanup
  • Entry point sealing
  • Odor treatment
  • Deck and foundation exclusion
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What an Opossum Looks Like and Common Sandy Springs Sightings

  • Size and shape: 24-40 inches total including prehensile tail, 4-14 lbs, white-to-grayish fur, white face, pink nose, naked pink ears.
  • Behavior: nocturnal, slow-moving, often appears uncoordinated. When threatened: hisses, drools, defecates, eventually goes catatonic ("playing possum").
  • Common Sandy Springs sightings: under porches/decks at dusk in Riverside, Glenridge, Hammond Drive yards; in garages with doors left open; on patios near pet food; in trash cans; walking on fence tops at dusk.

Are Opossums Dangerous to Sandy Springs Homes, Pets, or People?

  • Rabies risk is very low. Opossum body temperature (94-97°F) is below optimal range for rabies virus replication. CDC generally treats opossum bites as low-risk for rabies.
  • Aggression is minimal. Opossums almost never bite unless cornered, and even then prefer to play dead.
  • Property damage: opossums in garages knock over containers, scatter trash, eat pet food. Long-term denning under decks/sheds produces flea and tick concentrations.
  • Other diseases: leptospirosis, salmonella, toxoplasmosis at typical wildlife levels.

Where Opossums Den in Sandy Springs

  • Under decks, porches, sheds — most common Sandy Springs den site across all neighborhoods.
  • Garages with doors left open at night — common in every Sandy Springs neighborhood.
  • Crawlspaces with foundation gaps — common in 1960s-1980s ranch housing.
  • Older garages and outbuildings on Riverside, Glenridge larger lots.

What Opossum Removal Costs in Sandy Springs

  • $200-$300+ — single-opossum live-trap.
  • $300-$500+ — opossum + joeys (mother carries 6-13 joeys; removal must include all).
  • $500-$1,000+ — multi-opossum chronic denning, exclusion fencing, flea/tick remediation.
  • $300-$700+ — dead opossum recovery from attic, wall cavity, under-house space.

📅 Summer Activity

Opossums raise their second litter of the year through summer. Juvenile opossums dispersing from their mother are frequently found in unexpected places, including inside garages, under appliances, and in crawlspaces.

Opossum Removal Cost in Sandy Springs

$150–$400+

Trapping and relocation. Cleanup and entry point sealing are additional services. Call for an estimate — pricing varies by contractor and job complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions — Opossum Removal in Sandy Springs

How much does opossum removal cost in Sandy Springs, Georgia? +
Most Sandy Springs opossum jobs run $200-$500+. Single-opossum live-trap is $200-$300+. Mother opossum with joeys (marsupial mothers carry 6-13) is $300-$500+ — removal must include all joeys. Multi-opossum chronic-denning properties run $500-$1,000+. Dead-opossum recovery from attic, wall cavity, or under-house space is $300-$700+.
Do opossums carry rabies? +
Very rarely. Opossum body temperature (94-97°F) is below optimal range for rabies virus replication, so rabies-positive opossums are documented but extremely rare nationally. The CDC generally treats opossum bites as low-risk for rabies. Opossums are far lower rabies risk than raccoons, skunks, foxes, or bats — the primary terrestrial rabies-vector species in Georgia.
There's an opossum in my Sandy Springs garage — how do I get it out? +
Most opossums in garages got in through an open door at night. Try first: open the garage door fully at dusk, turn off interior lights, leave the area, check back in 30-60 minutes. The opossum usually leaves on its own. If it doesn't leave or you find it during the day, call (844) 544-3498 for same-day removal. Don't chase or sweep it out — opossums play dead when threatened.
Are opossums beneficial because they eat ticks? +
The widely-shared claim that a single opossum eats 5,000 ticks per season has been challenged by recent research. Opossums DO eat insects, slugs, snails, snakes (including venomous), and small rodents. The downside: opossum dens accumulate fleas and ticks at densities affecting pets and people on the property.
How do I keep opossums away from my Sandy Springs yard? +
Three primary attractants: food (outdoor pet food is #1, plus garbage, fallen fruit), shelter (open undersides of decks/sheds/porches, garage left open at night), and water (pet water bowls, ponds). Eliminating these features reduces opossum visits significantly. Hard exclusion (welded-wire mesh extending below grade) prevents denning.
There's a dead opossum smell in my Sandy Springs home — can you find it? +
Yes. Dead opossum recovery is one of the most common Sandy Springs dead-animal calls because opossums often die in attics, wall cavities, under porches, or in crawlspaces — producing 10-14 days of severe odor and frequently a follow-up fly infestation. Recovery in Sandy Springs runs $300-$700+.
How much does opossum removal cost in Sandy Springs, Georgia? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Georgia typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Sandy Springs crawlspace or deck adds $150–$400+. Long-term contamination cleanup in areas where opossums have been living adds additional cost depending on how long the animal was present.
Are opossums in Georgia dangerous? +
Opossums rarely carry rabies due to their low body temperature, but they do carry leptospirosis and harbor parasites including fleas, ticks, and mites. A female opossum with young in her pouch requires careful professional handling. Their droppings contaminate insulation in Sandy Springs crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Sandy Springs? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Sandy Springs homes are the primary access points. Because they are opportunistic and nomadic, multiple different opossums may use the same entry point over time. Permanent sealing of all ground-level openings is the only lasting solution.
Will an opossum in Sandy Springs leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Sandy Springs may be occupied continuously by successive animals unless the entry point is sealed. Females with young will not leave until pups are fully weaned. Professional removal guarantees the animal is gone and the entry is sealed.
When are opossums most active in Georgia? +
Opossums are active year-round in Georgia and can be found in structures in any season. They breed twice per year — females carry young in the pouch from January through April for the first litter, and from June through August for the second. Cold weather drives them more aggressively into crawlspaces and attics. Mothers with pouch young require trained handling and are the most common opossum situation in Sandy Springs homes.

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