2006-06-10 11:33:28 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I think rats are the friendliest. And I have owned all, currently have 2 rats. We just lost 3 mice to cancer over the past 2 months and decided no more mice for us. It was to heartbreaking. I have been bitten by countless hamsters, but they are cute. In order to keep them friendly you have to handle them Every day. And gerbils are nice, but small and fast and hard to handle because of it. Whatever you decide to get, do your homework first. Rats need more room than the rest and they shouldn't eat commercial hamster food. I make my own mix of seeds, grains, dried fruits and veggies every couple of months for mine. Along with some high quality dog food. Rats, mice, and gerbils do better in pairs while hamsters should be single. A rat is probably a little more work to take care of, but I think it is worth it.
2006-06-10 11:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by bobbysgirl703 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually the best pet is a just weaned rat. I have 11 years experience selling rodents. Unless you squeeze the rat really hard it is not going to bite. They generally live 2-3 years. The most important thing to remember is to have the child wash hands with soap and water after handling any rodent or use a product such as Germx. Rodents can carry salmonella just like reptiles. I do not recommend these types of pets for children under 5 because they put the hands in the mouth too much.
2006-06-10 18:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately a rat. We have had all manners of rodent pocket pets while my daughter was growing up. The best were rats. They don't bite people, will bond with their owner and also should they escape their cage, will come when they are called.
Our rats always liked to cuddle and were very sociable. An interesting note: a male rat's cage needs cleaning more often then the females. Something to do with the strength of the urine. The females don't smell as bad.
2006-06-10 18:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by Laurie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had all of them. Rats are by far the most cuddly. They don't mind staying in on position on your body for long periods of time. I used to take mine with me everywhere I went. She would ride on my shoulder under my shirt and peak her head out. Quite content like this. I've had about 30 of them over the years, and I've never seen a smarter animal
2006-06-11 05:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by Panda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally------Gerbil, we had hamsters and boy did they stink, them we got gerbils and wow no smell and they tend to be a lot friendlier than hamsters
2006-06-10 20:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by casey_sar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters, especially the Siberian Dwarf hamster. They don't bite unless you hurt them in some way.
2006-06-10 19:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by smart_blonde92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rats because they are smart...But Hamsters are definetly the cutest!!!
2006-06-10 18:47:01 · answer #7 · answered by ɫɦɾouɡɦ ɫɦɛ ɛɣɛʂ oʄ ɫɦɛ ɑvɛɴɢɛd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rat: they're more obediant, smarter, and trainable.They live longer, have a better temperment, and are less likely to be lost/dropped because of their size.
2006-06-10 18:37:09 · answer #8 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gerbils are so kind and sweet i have 3 of them also rats are supper sweet but so are mice!!!! but i do recommend gerbils
2006-06-10 19:17:35 · answer #9 · answered by help me!!!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hamster or gerbil
2006-06-10 18:37:08 · answer #10 · answered by tdang424 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋