Same thing as before, i have a gerbil, i tried the one when you put his or her favorite treat thing, but it charges at my hand and i dont know if she wants to bite me or if she just wants the food!! I desperately want answers plz. I like my gerbil very much
2006-11-16 10:39:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Use gauntlets.
2006-11-16 10:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by antiekdilur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gerbils and hamsters BITE. It's just the way things are. Some don't, but that is rare. If you call a professional, like the pound or a vet, they will tell you that gerbils and mice and rats and hamsters BITE. Mice the least. Get a guinea pig if you want something to play with in that size range.
2006-11-16 19:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your hands probably spell like food you need to make it smell like gerbil
2006-11-16 18:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by ADUBB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that gerbils just bite for no reason. you need to get rid of it my friend. i am sorry
2006-11-16 18:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by tank_boogersmom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just keep trying.Handle her as much as you can and build up her trust.You have to show her that your not scad of her.
2006-11-16 18:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear garden gloves
2006-11-16 18:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋