Hi
During a short period of inattention a possum decided to make its home in my RC 200mm scope - see attached photo. I had to remove the front reflecting mirror and spider assembly to get it out. I use a stout glove as
it tried to bite and scratch me and as it blew itself up into a big furry ball
it was like extracting a big wine cork. Luckily the mirror was undamaged.
My wife said "I hope you didn't you hurt it". Moral - keep a close guard on your open type scopes in possum territory.
Cheers Peter