The Australian opossum skins are available in limited
quantities. They are fully furred skins with tails but no heads or feet. The trading post quality are #2 grade skins from New Zealand. They are good quality skins and may have a few small imperfections. These skins are perfect for fly tying. They may also be used to make garments, blankets, and other items. Australian opossums have softer and fuzzier hair than North American opossums.
The skins are approximately 20" to 23" long and 7" to 10" wide measured on the skin side. Tails are about 10" long. As these are natural products, there will be variability from skin to skin.
Our Gxx codes denote individual skins. If you would like to order a specific one, please go to our Gallery to pick the exact one shown.
| Order Code |
Description |
Price |
| R-259-30-TP |
Australian Opossum Skin:Gray:Trading Post Grade:Assorted |
Buy on NaturalExotics.com |
| R-259-40-TP |
Australian Opossum Skin:Rusty Brown:Trading Post Grade:Assorted |
| R-259-30-Gxx |
Australian Opossum Skin:Gray:Gallery |
| R-259-40-Gxx |
Australian Opossum Skin:Rusty Brown:Gallery |
Genus and Species is Trichosurus vulpecula. Wild.
Australian opossum were transplanted to New
Zealand and have become a royal pest. They are not endangered at all
and are considered to be a nuisance in New Zealand.
A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.
Product of New
Zealand |
