These are rusty brown trading post quality Australian opossum skins. 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.
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.
Australian opossums have softer and fuzzier hair than North American opossums.
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.