Do rabbits bite alot? Becuz I want either a rabbit or guinea pig, and im leaning twards the guinea pigs, becuz people are saying bad things about the rabbits, saying that they bite more, and that it hurts. does it hurt?
2006-08-08 12:43:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My dad has four rabbit hutches, I'm 19 now, and ever since I was about 7, we've always had at least four rabbits. Rather than buying rabbits from pet stores, we adopt rabbits that need homes...dorm pets that aren't wanted anymore or people who are moving and can't take care of them or whatever. We also took my cousin's male guinea pig babies so the girls didn't have more babies, so I have experience with both. (now I also have two rats..they're really smart and good little pets, maybe you should consider them too!)
With any animal, it depends on how much you socialize and get them used to you. I don't remember ever having one rabbit (out of maybe 20 over the years) that bit. Different animals have different personalities, too. We had played with our guinea pigs since they were little babies, and the rabbits that we had since a young age were played with a lot. As long as you get your pet used to being handled, there would be no reason for them to bite you.
In my experience dwarf or other smaller breeds of rabbits tend to be a little more timid and shy. our guinea pigs were nice little things, but they just like hiding under things better than being in your lap...personally I like rabbits better. As long as you pet and hold your rabbit they will like you.
If you hold your finger out to their mouth sometimes they'll lick or nibble your finger, but this isn't like biting either. Rabbits and guinea pigs also have an odor, as do all animals...do some reasearch and visit a pet shop and hold some bunnies and guinea pigs and see which suits your personality more...but don't discount rabbits just because you heard that they bite!
2006-08-08 12:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by la wendada 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-03 09:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by mish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where would you buy/get/adopt the rabbit from? Petstores have rabbits. I never been bit by a rabbit before. You would have to pick up the rabbit and hold it and see how it relates to you before you adopt the rabbit. So then you would not adopt one that would bite you. I once had a stray bunny rabbit and it did not bite me at all. Keep tryin to find one that likes you and/or is tame. You will find your special bunny rabbit =)
2006-08-08 12:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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A rabbit will bite and or scratch if you do not respect it... FYI. Rabbits Do Not like to be held... One of the most common misconceptions people have about rabbits, possibly because they look so much like plush toys, is that they like to be held and cuddled. Many people are disappointed to learn that their bunny does not like to be held. But consider for a moment the natural history of the rabbit. This is a ground-dwelling species, and a prey item for many predators. It is completely against a rabbit's natural tendency to want to be held far above the ground where he cannot control his own motions and activities. When you force a bunny to be held against his will, you reinforce his innate notion that you are a predator trying to restrain him. Holding a rabbit while he struggles and kicks is not only dangerous for the human (sharp claws!), but also for the rabbit. A rabbit is built for quick escape, with powerful muscles attached to a relatively light, flexible skeleton. When a bunny is held in the air, he lacks the natural "brake" of the ground against his hind feet, and one powerful kick can hyperextend the spine, causing it to subluxate or fracture. ( Broken Back) A very few rabbits enjoy being held and cuddled. The vast majority do not, and prefer to snuggle on the ground, with you lying close (like a fellow bunny!). If you love your bunny, you'll respect his preference, knowing that his safety and well-being depend on your playing with him on his own terms.
2016-04-07 03:11:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a bunny for years and the only time I was bitten was when he was trapped in some yarn and completely freaked out and i grabbed him from behind. I understand why he bit me, and i kind of deserved it for grabbing him without him seeing me. Other than that, he has been very sweet and I have had no problems with him. Rabbits make great pets, I have had a lot of different kinds of animals, but i think I like my bunny best.
2006-08-08 12:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by jerrri 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Before you get any pet read up about it. This website is good for buns. Rabbits don't normally bite but some do. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-08-09 01:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My rabbit is not a big biter, but sometimes when you put your hand in her hutch she tries to protect herself and jumps at my hand to bite it. I know people who have guinea pigs and they bite like a fat kid that is dreaming about cake. I have also read that if you have your rabbit spayed or neutered it will not be as aggressive. But I love my rabbit and she loves to get out and run around with me so all in all I love her more than pudding!!
And believe me I love pudding!!!!
2006-08-08 12:53:13 · answer #8 · answered by Hannah 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All of my rabits don't bite, but they do have very strong back hindlegs which can scratch you really bad. Other then that rabbits are great.
2006-08-12 10:33:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I've had rabbits, before and have never been bitten, I think it depends, plus guinea pigs are normally more afraid than rabbits and not quite as laid back.
2006-08-08 12:58:02 · answer #10 · answered by the_gurl_in_ur_liquid_dreams 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋