Ok, this experiment does not involve hurting the mouse in any way, my mom loves mice but i already have alot of pets here, this mouse will not be more than a scientific experiment.
(i cant tell you what it is, because someone might steal my briliant idea)
please help, my brain is being wasted away from being around too many stupid people, help me before its too late...
2006-07-24 08:20:22 · 10 answers · asked by newischk 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
like i said, this is not a normal expiriment, where you have to hurt the animal, i will not hurt it at all, and it wont be alone, beleive me, when i buy an animal, unless it is a solitary one, i buy enough for them to have one great big, same sex family.
2006-07-24 08:29:56 · update #1
Keep in mind mice are social creatures, so don't get one, get at least two. I recommend two females because male mice not only fight, but they have a very strong odor for their size. One mouse will get lonely and depressed.
One thing that might convince your mom is that they only live for a short period of time, 2-3 years, so they won't be your house for a long time like a cat or dog would.
They also don't eat much and can be left for 3-4 days when you go on vacation with extra food and water.
Don't waste your money on a cage, get a big transluscent rubber maid tub for under $10 and make a cage top out of wood and hardware cloth. They they will have a lot of room to run around it and be very happy mice.
The only toys worth spending money on are wheels. Grease axle with vegetable oil (edible). After that, cardboard and boxes make the best toys.
2006-07-24 08:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you already have pets why not use one of them since you aren't going to hurt it anyways. If you are going to try and breed a mouse to something else, forget it..doesn't work.....mouse to mouse there...already tried it!!! Hmmm, if you want to use this mouse and not hurt it then find someone who will take it as a pet when you are finished or buy one for you to use. But make for sure they will take it before you buy it. Better yet, anyone have a mouse you could borrow.....since you say you are not going to harm it. I am curious what you will use this mouse for...mazes.....Pavlovian or Skinner on a mouse...hmmmmmm. I agree with the other person..get a pair of females....and don't get any to breed ...you'll have tons of mice then! They don't take up much space and do like boxes and toilet paper rolls...a wheel is a must.....2-3 years are tops on their lifespan.....still curious, what you using the mouse for?
2006-07-24 08:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-28 18:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you aren't using it for a pet, and your mom loves mice, it shouldn't be a problem unless it's too expensive (which I highly doubt). All you have to do is convince your mom you aren't buying it as a pet but for a science experiment regarding you do not harm the poor mouse.
2006-07-24 08:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by mr.smartperson11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only get a mouse if you are planning to care for it for the rest of its life. there is no such thing as "getting a mouse JUST for an experiment"... mice are living creatures and cant just be tossed aside after we are finished with our "experiments!"
2006-07-24 09:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried just explaining to your mom what you intend to do? It seems like that would be the most logical way to go. If she already likes mice, it may not be as hard to sell her on the idea as you think.
2006-07-24 08:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by star_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a chinchilla! I have a 2 year old chinchilla named Gizzy and he is totally awesome! He is litter trained and comes when you call his name. Even gives kissies! They r a cross between a mouse-rabbit- and THEY ARE JUST SOOOOOO DANG CUTE! Please Please dpo not hurt them though! Chinchillas are very very smart and very sweet pets! If u get one and decide u do not want him or her- gimme an e mail and I will take him off your hands!!!
2006-07-24 09:07:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can get oe and keep it at school. They might even hlep with your experiment.
2006-07-24 08:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by Elle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not use animals for experiments.
2006-07-24 08:23:23 · answer #9 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
simply tell your mom what the mouse is for!!
2006-07-24 08:22:38 · answer #10 · answered by RAIDERS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋