I want a real opossum. Years ago I found one hidden under some garbage dumped on the side of the road up in the hills here. Looked like he got separated from his mother as he was not yet weaned. I cared for him till he was old enough to fend for himself. I would have kept him if I could have at the time. I was so enamored by him I still want one, badly. I'd take one over a ferret, hedge hog or sugar glider. Only thing I could possibly want better is a bushbaby (<found a place that sells them in Nevada) or aye aye (<in my dreams!).
I know a man that really BBQs them! He catches them in traps,kills'em,and grills'em. He also cooks Raccoons,squirrels,and turtles. I never tried any for myself. He says that they are awesome! I'll take his word for it.