How to make a Brushtail Possum Box

FOR YOUR LOCAL BACKYARD POSSUMS.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BEGIN:
Non Structural 12ml ply board or untreated pine
Sides:
4 x 220 w x 345cm h
*Possum hole is cut out of the corner of one of the side pieces, approx 10cm x 10cm. Or if you have a circular saw you can cut a round hole in the middle of the top half of the box.
Roof:
1 x 220 wl x 339 h
Base:
4 x 220cm W x 242cm H
2 x Flexible Metal strapping 60cm long
2 x Hinges
While it is not essential, it is best if you can arrange the top so it can be opened for inspection.
Hammer or nail gun
You can also use glue to hold the construction together. This will help the box last longer.
Box of nails
Water Based Paint in Natural green colour
The wood does not have to be smooth as possums are used to roughing it. However, a good coat of non Toxic Waterproof paint on the exterior will help the box last years longer.
Branch
A small branch fastened firmly under the entrance hole will give the possum something to grab onto while entering and exiting his home. You can also add a small branch or wire to to inside of the box for juvenile possums to climb out.
INSTALLATION
Ideally, the box should be at least 4 metres from the ground, to provide protection from pests, and a bit of privacy.
The box should face away from prevailing winds, and should not face towards the afternoon sun. If it is not possible to avoid both the winds and direct sunshine, having a baffle attached will help.
Use screws to attach the possum box to the tree with the metal strapping. Please allow some room with the strapping for the tree to continue to grow.
ATTRACTING A POSSUM INTO HIS NEW HOME
You can put as handful of leaf litter into the box to provide some nesting material as well as put fruit near the box or around the base of the tree.
Enjoy watching your local possums move in! It’s such an enjoyable experience when a possum takes up the home you’ve made for them.

[@jaynecarmont5048]

Thank you ♥️🌻🦋🐾🐾

[@spitlim]

Great video! Appreciate some help how i can ensure that the possum will adopt the box as its home? Also, I'm worried birds could nest the box instead!

[@warriors4wildlifeinc.439]

Hi @spitlim You can always put some apple or fruit on top of the box or at the base of the tree to entice them. It may take days or months but they will eventually make a home in the box.

[@tonywyant8957]

How about giving the dimensions in English?? Whats with the metric crap??