{"product_id":"possum-box-handmade-timber-possum-house","title":"🦝 Possum Box – Handmade Timber Possum House","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🦝 HANDMADE POSSUM BOX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your local possums a safe, dry home of their own. Our handmade Possum Box is individually built in Queensland from reclaimed pallet timber and sized for \u003cstrong\u003eBrushtail Possums\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Ringtail sizing available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossums naturally live in tree hollows, but these can take 100+ years to form and are disappearing as mature trees are removed. Without hollows, possums often move into roofs and sheds. A possum box mounted in a nearby tree gives them a safe alternative and is one of the most common ways to encourage possums out of your roof space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🎨 CHOOSE YOUR FINISH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Natural Timber (Raw) – $60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur original handcrafted finish, left untreated to showcase the natural character of the reclaimed timber. It can be left natural or finished by you if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛢️ Natural Timber (Oiled) – $70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with premium \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pure Linseed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e on the exterior to enhance the timber's natural grain and colour while helping protect it from the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 Painted Exterior (Sealed) – $80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with durable exterior paint in your choice of \u003cstrong\u003egreen, brown, black or camouflage\u003c\/strong\u003e, then sealed with clear lacquer for added weather protection. Ideal for blending into your garden or bush setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🦝 CHOOSE YOUR POSSUM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushtail Possum — Standard 125mm entrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSized to comfortably accommodate the stockier body of a Brushtail Possum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRingtail Possum — Typically 70–80mm entrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA smaller entrance suited to the slender Ringtail Possum while helping discourage larger possums from taking over the box. A possum drey may be a more suitable option for Ringtails, so contact us if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e📏 APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery box is handmade from reclaimed timber, so dimensions may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Rear Height: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e430mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Front Height: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e400mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Roof: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e300mm × 340mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Width × Depth: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e220mm × 270mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Internal Floor: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e200mm × 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Entrance Hole: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e125mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (Brushtail)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🛠️ FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Handmade in Queensland from reclaimed pallet timber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Entrance sized for your selected possum species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Natural timber perch below the entrance for easy access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Rough internal timber surfaces help possums grip and climb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Spacious, sheltered interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Removable floor panel for cleaning and maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Sloping weather-resistant roof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Heavy-duty tree mounting system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Built for Australian conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Every box is individually handcrafted and one of a kind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🧹 REMOVABLE FLOOR FOR CLEANING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eremovable floor panel\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you clear out old nesting material and check the condition of the box without dismantling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever open, clean or disturb a nest box while it is occupied.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always wait until you are certain the animals have left before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🌿 INSTALLATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount your Possum Box approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 metres above ground\u003c\/strong\u003e on a mature tree, with the entrance facing away from prevailing weather where possible. A quiet, sheltered spot will encourage possums to move in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor boxes installed at greater heights, professional installation by a suitably experienced arborist or nest box installer is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWildlife may sometimes inspect or occupy boxes intended for another species, so occupancy cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e❤️ HANDMADE WITH PURPOSE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Potting Mad nest box is handcrafted by our family in Joyner, QLD using reclaimed timber that would otherwise go to landfill. We're proud members of Pine Rivers Koala Care, and supporting Australian wildlife inspires everything we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Pickup from Joyner, QLD. Delivery may be available for a fee, so just ask!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bird-box-handmade-parrot-nest-box\"\u003eBird Box\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kookaburra-box-handmade-kookaburra-nest-box\"\u003eKookaburra Box\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/owl-wood-duck-box-handmade-duckling-safe-nest-box\"\u003eOwl \u0026amp; Wood Duck Box\u003c\/a\u003e and full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wildlife-nest-boxes\"\u003eWildlife Nest Boxes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potting Mad","offers":[{"title":"Natural Timber (Raw) \/ Brushtail Possum","offer_id":52465784127783,"sku":"PM-NB-NAT","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Timber (Raw) \/ Ringtail Possum","offer_id":52465784160551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Timber (Oiled) \/ Brushtail Possum","offer_id":52465784324391,"sku":"PM-NB-NATO","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Timber (Oiled) \/ Ringtail Possum","offer_id":52465784357159,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted Exterior (Sealed) \/ Brushtail Possum","offer_id":52465784520999,"sku":"PM-NB-NATHP","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted Exterior (Sealed) \/ Ringtail Possum","offer_id":52465784553767,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/1388\/8295\/files\/brushtail_possum_nesting_box_oiled_2.jpg?v=1793132104","url":"https:\/\/www.pottingmad.com.au\/products\/possum-box-handmade-timber-possum-house","provider":"Potting Mad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}