Thread: Lumpy bits on possum... is this OK?

Hi All.

I got a possum last night and went to skin it today but found some small lumps under its arms and legs between the skin and muscle.

Here's a picture (warning: dead animal... don't click if squeamish) http://i.imgur.com/0TAy0.jpg

I don't have much experience but my father does, and hasn't seen/noticed anything like it before. There weren't any obvious lesions on the outside of the skin and I cut open one of the bumps, and it was just white flesh inside. It was a young male and seemed to be in good health, not scrawny, skinny or sick looking.

Anyone know what the lumps are and whether it's safe to eat?

Thanks!