Because baby opossum mouths fuse around moms nipple and they remain attached to the nipple until about two months of age, baby opossums at this stage of development don't have the suckling reflex that other baby mammals do.
 
Recent research has revolutionized the way we care for young opossums by challenging the long-held belief that they must be tube-fed formula until they can eat independently at around 75 days old. While it's true that opossums don't suckle in the conventional sense, they do have the ability to swallow. Capitalizing on this insight, The Original Bunny Nip has ingeniously created a new feeding device specifically for opossums. This innovative "Nip" is designed to be gently inserted into the back of the opossum's mouth, allowing milk to be advanced slowly, facilitating safe swallowing. By controlling the milk flow, caregivers can prevent the risk of aspiration, which occurs when milk is advanced too rapidly, potentially entering the nose. This advancement not only simplifies the feeding process but also enhances the safety and well-being of these fascinating marsupials during their early development
 
Opossum Bulb "Nips" & feeding tube  are 100% food grade silicone product.
All sets come in a plastic case for safe keeping.
 
Opossum Bulb "Nip" set includes
(3) #3-Orange
(3) #4-Pink
(3) #5-Yellow
(3) #6-Green
(3) #7- Blue
 
Opossum Feeding Tube Set includes:
(3) Purple 0.6mm O.D tubes with Nip/4" tube (Equivalent to 1.8fr)
(3) Orange 0.93mm O.D Tubes with Nip/4" tube (Equivalent to 2.8fr)
(3) Pink 1.27mm O.D Tubes with Nip/4" tube (Equivalent to 3.8fr)
(3) Yellow 1.33mm O.D Tubes with Nip/4" tube (Equivalent to 4.0fr)