Neighborhood Raccoon And Possum Cherish Nightly Snack Time From Local Resident
From feral cats to ground squirrels, every neighborhood has its resident animals. You may even know some of them by name! Well, that's exactly the case in one super viral video making rounds on TikTok. One resident raccoon and possum have made themselves known to one of their neighbors in the cutest way, and it involves nightly snack time.
@lewayne69 Junior and Ricki late night snackin😁#fyp #possumsoftiktok #racoonsoftiktok #latenightsnack
Ricki the raccoon can be found at the beginning of the clip with his paws pressed against a glass door. We soon learn that he, and fellow neighbor Junior the possum, are waiting on something quite special: a nighttime snack! The TikToker opens the door and hands Ricki a hefty piece of bread. Ricki takes it and scurries away, and then it's Junior's turn.
Viewers noticed that these two critters clearly know the routine, noting how the possum "waited in line and everything." Others admired how smart the duo was to even know to solicit the TikToker in the first place. One thing's for sure: They've got to be some of the friendliest wild animals we've ever seen!
Should you feed neighborhood wildlife?
Ricki and Junior seem to have one of those pretty resourceful interspecies friendships that are especially great for snack time. Watching them get their treats is super cute! However, should you try this at home? Wildlife experts have some pretty definitive thoughts on the matter, and here's the hard truth: Most experts agree that feeding wildlife (other than birds with bird feeders) is not usually the best idea.
There are a few reasons, including its effect on reproduction rates, a possible increase in the spread of disease, and that it can hinder younger animals' foraging skills. Plus, wild animals are likely already finding human treats on their own. See: raccoons. These lovable bandits' adoration of human trash has quite literally led them to "early domestication," according to a 2025 Frontiers in Zoology study.
Co-author Dr. Raffaela Lesch explained that neighborhood "trash pandas" have learned to be more tame over time for food, and even have shorter, "cuter" snouts than their rural counterparts. So, what does this mean? We may be getting one step closer to domesticating raccoons, but just like possums, they're still quite wild at the moment. In the meantime, try to keep your indoor treats indoors. However, if you're curious, here are some exotic pets that are actually legal to own.