While it is not common for possums to eat snakes, it is possible in some circumstances. Possums are opportunistic feeders and will consume a variety of foods if they are available, including insects, fruits, flowers, and small animals such as rodents, birds, and reptiles.
Possums have been observed eating snakes on rare occasions, particularly if the snake is small and injured or if the possum is desperate for food. However, possums are not well-equipped to hunt or kill snakes, and they typically avoid them due to the risk of injury or death from the snake’s venom or bites.
In general, possums are more likely to avoid snakes and will use their climbing abilities to escape if they encounter a snake. They may also use their sharp teeth and claws to defend themselves if they feel threatened by a snake or other predator.