What's the right pet for ME?!?

Question

I'm into more smallish type animals (Like rodents and stuff). I want something the can be kept in a cage (Big or small. Doesn't matter), and it has to be some-what social. I tried out gerbils and dwarf hamsters (I've had 3 dwarfs and 2 gerbils). What else should I look into getting?

Please give me info sites on your suggestions.

Answer 1

Rats are very sociable and love to be carried around the house on your shoulder as you go about your daily routine. Just don't forget and go off to school or work with one. Their food requirements are very easy to meet and they will also enjoy a bit of whatever you are having. They don't sit like a balled up lump of fur all day - they want to see what you are doing and will stare at you pleading for you to let them out to play (but they don't have very good eyesight). A regular daily play time (which they love) in a rat-safe room is a lot of fun for their human who gets to watch them bounding across the floor, under and on the furniture, climbing and pouncing like a kitten, and chasing toys. Mine loved rolling a golf ball around. They don't smell if you practice reasonable cage cleaning and they can be taught simple tricks. They aren't expensive and usually cost under $10 but more often around $3-$5. http://www.geocities.com/ruckersratties/index.html http://www.derekandlindsay.co.uk/pets/rattie/index.htm

Answer 2

Rodents:

Rats are my all time favorite, with Guinea Pigs being a close second! Rats are very social and aren't likely to bite, especially if you get them from a decent breeder who actually outs effort into breeding decent pets. I have two private breeder bred rats and they're so different from those bred from a mass breeder. They're slugs and almost nothing phases them! In comparison my pet shop rats are high stung and most can be quite nippy.

Guinea Pigs, I find, are very skittish but are excellent if you want something a bit bigger with the patience of a God. Mt pigs would rather run than fight. While rat cages can be vertically inclined, Guinea Pig cages need to be flat and big, which can be a problem if you have a small home or if you have a zillion pets and space is at a premium.

I've heard Degus and Chinchillas are awesome pets but I've never owned one. Chinchillas and Guinea Pigs can live upwards of 10 years, unlike rats which are often limited to 4-5 years max. My oldest rat lived to be 3- 3 and a half years old.

Reptiles:

I've been told the two best lizards to get are Bearded Dragons and Leopard Geckos. Both are practically bomb proof reptiles that are not likely to bite. They do need larger homes and the larger the better. Out of the two I've been told Leopard Geckos are super sweet and are nocturnal.

Birds:

If you're into smaller birds that don't bite very hard and can be handled often, I'd get a cockatiel. Budgies are also a highly underrated bird. Get them from a breeder who hand feeds. They're also cheaper than pet store birds. Hand fed Budgies are rare but they do exist and are supposed to be some of the coolest pets out there.

If you're into a bird with more fire, try a green cheek, marron bellied, gold capped or peach fronted conure. They have a LOT of attitude and can plant a good hard nip on you, but they can be super cuddly! They have a lot of opinions but will gleefully snuggle under your shirt only to try to steal food as the fork aims for your mouth as you eat. The species I've mentioned are not super loud with the exception of the Gold capped conure. If noise is a concern, green cheek conure, cockatiels and budgies are your best bet.

Rabbits :

Dwarf rabbits are said to be super friendly and super cute. Easy to cater to and they can even be litter trained!

Answer 3

I have 3 cats 6 horses 2 dogs 2 rats, and 4 siblings the are all fun and easy too handle execpt the siblings

Answer 4

Have you ever had a Guinea Pig? They are great pets and one of the best animals that size you can get. They are very social animals and thrive on attention. I had one that lived seven years and he was like a dog. He would cry out when he heard my voice, he would follow me everywhere, and he loved to snuggle. He was my best little buddy. The saddest thing is that seven is ancient for them and he actually waited for me to come to die. He hung on to die in my arms. They do really form attachments and are very loving. I had to get another one (even though I am a dog person). My new one is the same, he cries when he hears my voice and will always come out of his home to greet me. He actually only knows me everyone else he will hide from. I think it is very neat that they can actually form bonds and know different voices. They are great small pets.

Answer 5

i have a bal python. it starts out at around 6 inches and grows to be about five feet. it lives in a cage . it needs water heater under the cage a 80 wat light bulb red.and something to scrach on and they get fed once a week dead or alive feeder mouse they live to be 25 years old so you would have to like them. i love mine my friends love him and so does my family he has not bitten anyone and they are very socil and dont be worrieed he he moves alot when you hold him when you get him and limit you time holding him in the first month to 5 minues and you can up from there make sure you have a good cage make sure it stays at 85 to 95 ferinhight in the cage

Answer 6

Maybe a chinchilla. The following site has some good info on small pets. Check it out.

http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/pets-and-animals/rodent-small-pet-species-in-general/314340/

Answer 7

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=17145612836639558018

This is a really involved test, that is fun to take and it can give you a pretty good pciture of the pet that is right for you..You have to register though (it's free) so I don't know if you want to do that..but it's a fun quiz all the same. Good luck! I took it and it told me to get either a really mellow dog or a cat, lol..

Answer 8

if you want smalllish type pets I would go for a Nintendogs for the DS...seriously.
Not only do you have to train the dog, take it for walks, play with it. bathe it. buy him food, feed it. You can do anything with this sim dog. And it would be good practise if ever you wanted a real dog.
I've given you some links to look at.

http://media.ds.ign.com/media/736/736313/img_2937542.html
http://media.ds.ign.com/media/736/736313/img_2937546.html
http://ds.ign.com/articles/643/643654p1.html

Answer 9

id recommend a ball python. you dont have to home everday to watch over them. you can leave on vacation and be ok. handle them constantly in their first year or so and slowly get them use to other people. i used to work at a pretty busy bar and i could keep her with me the entire night. then other people would want to handle her and she was fine with it. as long as you got the snake used to it young theyll be ok.

Answer 10

Rats make great pets. They are very smart and very social and friendly. My brothers and sisters had rats for years and they were great pets. Hooded rats