do they Bite...like what hamsters do?
2006-12-31 09:04:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
and does it hurt...or is it just like a nibble?...if they do then how long should I
wait to pick it up after I get it?
2006-12-31 09:10:41 · update #1
My guinea pig Charlie loves to LICK my finger, yes she really does lick. I've only been bitten once (that drew blood). Simon was new to my house and his background was that he was left in a box to let all the animals get to him so he was hand shy for awhile. Someone said that guinea pigs don't like to be handled, I don't know where you got that from! My little girl Charlie loves to be picked up and loves to cuddle with me. So to answer your question, they rarely bite unless they're startled or angry. Check out these sites:
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2006-12-31 10:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by Deb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had five guinea pigs, and only one of them ever bit, and she bit a lot. But she would bite me since i first got her. But the majority of guinea pigs that i have met do Not bite. I also work at a vet clinic, and we see a lot of guinea pigs, and non of them have bitten anyone since i've been there. But when they do it hurts pretty bad. Sammy drew blood a few times (though only a drop). You should pick your guinea pig up right way, and hold him/her a lot so they get used to being handled. That will help it get socialized with people, and less likely to bite. I think guinea pigs are wonderful pets, and i'm glad you hear you are getting one. They are not generally shy if you give them the attention they need, they are very friendly and social animals.
2006-12-31 09:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they dont bite unless they feel harmed, it really depends where they bite you. When they nibble it doesnt hurt and they do that alot more, don't ask me why 'cause I'm still trying to figure it out lol. There very sweet pets though.
2006-12-31 09:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dog Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely... I never experienced a guinie pig... yet i comprehend you may not carry them except they are not scared. yet my little sister has a hamster and that they are quite cool. they're friendly, and you'd be able to play with them. So i could bypass with hamster, specifically as a results of fact they're lots extra calm then guinie pigs. sturdy luck, in case you get any of those pets.
2016-10-19 07:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely, unless they are extremely upset or afraid. You may hear their teeth chattering, a sound they make by clacking their teeth together. Although its rare, if its directed at you, they are telling you to keep away, so please be respectful if your guinea pig is annoyed or upset. Generally, ginuea pigs are much gentler than hamsters!
2006-12-31 09:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by dottidal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might get bit if you have something sweet smelling on your fingers like lotion, orange juice, candy, or something like that. A guinea pig usually doesn't bite to be mean.
2006-12-31 10:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by Bluebear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had four guinea pigs, and none of them ever bit me. They were really shy though, and I like pet rats a lot better.
2006-12-31 09:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my personal experience: they only bite if they are scared or your finger gets in the way when their chomping down on a carrot.
2006-12-31 09:11:43 · answer #8 · answered by Psalm91 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes, if you get them when theyre young and they get to know you, they probably wont bite. They might "nibble" but not bite
2006-12-31 09:24:03 · answer #9 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While they have the same teeth and such,it is very unlikely the will bite you as easily as hamsters will.
2006-12-31 09:07:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋