The "Poly-Summit" Nocturnal Bastion and heavy-duty opossum estate is a master-class in permanent wildlife infrastructure designed for North America’s only indigenous marsupial. Hand-assembled in the USA from 100% recycled high-density poly lumber, this made in the USA habitat provides a critical, professional-grade alternative to vulnerable brush piles. Featuring a deep-profile solar-shade awning and a large-bore access port, it ensures a secure, thermal-stabilized resting chamber that supports the immense ecological contributions of your local tick-eliminating population, offering a lifetime of service within the wildwood ecosystem.
Scientific Engineering
Solar-Shade Awning: Features a deep-profile entry awning designed to minimize internal light pollution, catering to the strictly nocturnal preferences of the opossum.
Large-Bore Access: Engineered with a precision 5" diameter entrance to accommodate mature marsupials while maintaining a secure, defensible interior.
Thermal Barrier Construction: The high-density poly-lumber walls provide essential insulation, helping to maintain a stable internal temperature during daytime resting hours.
Structural Integrity: Assembled with marine-grade stainless steel hardware to support the substantial weight of the habitat and its inhabitants in high-canopy environments.
Boutique & Conservation Values
Nature’s Clean-up Crew: Supporting opossum populations provides natural pest management; a single inhabitant can eliminate up to 4,000 ticks per week.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Constructed from 100% recycled high-density poly lumber that is guaranteed never to crack, split, or fade.
Disease-Resistant Architecture: Provides a clean, dry alternative to ground-level cavities, supporting the health of a species that is naturally resistant to rabies.
Rehabilitator Grade: Designed with the specific cavity requirements and height preferences used by professional wildlife rehabilitators.
Specifications
External Height: 19 inches
Width: 18 inches
Depth: 12.5 inches
Entry Hole: 5" Diameter (with Integrated Awning)
Construction: Recycled High-Density Poly Lumber
Weight: 22 lbs
Country of Origin: Proudly Made in the USA
Shipping Profile: Professional Estate Handling ($24.99)
Technical note: If they have an opossum that is older, injured, or a "slow mover," they can mount it lower (4–6 feet), but the manufacturer's gold standard for a healthy wild population is the 10–15 foot mark in a sturdy, old-growth tree.
