A male possum got itself into a sticky situation on Monday after a resident found it had got its head stuck in a jar south of Brisbane.

The possum was found by a Loganholme resident on Monday and RSPCA wildlife ambulance officer Chantelle Sibilla was called to the residence on Drews Road.

An RSPCA wildlife ambulance officer rescued the male possum from a rather sticky situation.

An RSPCA spokesman said the jar was believed to contain jam as well as another sweet substance.

Ms Sibilla found the marsupial hiding near some bins with the jar well and truly stuck.