My family think hamsters are like mice!!!but they are totally different species! I really want one! anyone have any idea how i can prove to them that hamsters are different?And i really want a hamster as a pet!
2006-10-04 15:26:18 · 12 answers · asked by SunniGirl 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Well, for one, hamsters have many upsides. Tell them about the upsides and breeze over the downs. Here are some to start:
1. They are low maintanence
2. They don't cost much
3. They don't need veterinary care
4. They are excellent beginner pets
5. They do not need much space.
2006-10-04 17:20:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rocky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mum didn't want me to have a hamster at first cos they re mined her of mice and rats but, i told her hamsters are smaller and they don't have long tails, which i have found is what freaked my mum out the most, she hates long tails on rodents, see if that's the problem, also if you handle a hamster it becomes used to you and becomes friendly. If all else fails ask for a Guinea pig, they're a bit bigger and live longer than hamsters but are just as lovely. I've had both hamsters and Guinea pigs and recommend them as pets they're lovely
2006-10-05 00:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
until you are old enough to have a place of your own its up to your parents to decide which pets are ok and which are not...
while hamsters are not mice - they are still small rodents..
they are not great pets either - they are nocternal and prone to biting... I did have hamsters as a kid and if you want one you have to accept the negative things about them too...being nocternal will mean they make a lot of noice at night - chewing on the bars - running on the wheel...
if you and your family dont like this - then get a Guinea Pig or rabbit instead... or wait till you are older and have a place of your own
2006-10-04 17:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my mom was the same way. then i showed he that i can be responsible. i would feed take care of and i let her know that she doesnt have to see the animal at all if she doesnt wana. if u want to really impress her u should put together a presintation convincing her that a hamster isnt a mouse. good luck
~Erin~
2006-10-04 15:36:01 · answer #4 · answered by sissygal682 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters are gross and are just like mice they potty in there food bowls they stink to high heaven and 98% of them will bite
2006-10-04 15:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by Karen B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I consider Twinkle is a particularly lovable identify, and "tinkle" is the toilet euphemism, no longer Twinkle! Have amusing together with your hamster, and consider to do your study to supply it the great care viable.
2016-08-29 07:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you could always go into a pet smart or something and bring a relitive in with you and talk to a specialist about small animals .so your relitive can see,smell,and hear hamsters for them selfs
2006-10-04 15:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by Lauren H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it'll be pretty hard but try tellin them that they are really tame and they do not run lose that tey live in acage it's goin to be the truth and hopefully convincig it's going to be tough good luck hope you get one let me know how it goes
2006-10-04 15:30:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy one of each to prove your point!
2006-10-04 15:28:23 · answer #9 · answered by Frogface53 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me too. Just buy and prove it to them. They're so cute when they're little.
2006-10-04 19:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by sailor mars 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋