help... i dont kno wat to do?

Question

i live in a duplex. with my mom. i have a chihuahua. i want another pet. i dont kno if i should get a corn snake, or a guinea pig. i really want another. please tell me what kind of pet i should get, and how i can convince my mom. dont say, u dont need anymore pets or, are u ready 4 the responsibility. ok??? if u help me, ill make u have the best answer. write lenghty ones too... i need help. any help will do-

btw, im 17, i skipped like 5 grades or something, i am almost out of college, i took classes when my mom went there. but yea,

i have a job... and i have grown up... valenvictorian

Answer 1

guniea pig all the way

Answer 2

I have dogs (1 is a Chihuahua) and 2 guinea pigs. He likes to look at them, but doesn't try to hurt them. You have to be careful with any dog/small animal combination. Guinea pigs are nice and not too much work. You have to keep them in a large cage with aspen shaving, feed them guinea pig pellets, timothy hay, and add vitamin C to their water bottle every day. They need toenail trims like your dog does from time to time.
Snakes are nice too. Make sure you read up all you can before getting one. Most snakes need to be fed mice (frozen/thawed is best), so keep that in mind. Good luck. If you are responsible and very helpful with your dog, that can help convince your mom you are mature enough to handle the care of another pet.

Answer 3

If it were me, I would get a Guinea Pig. I was reading a book on them once, and if you get your Guinea Pig and Chihuahua to know each other, they should be able to get along. Even if you started a cat and a Guinea Pig together at a young age, they should be friends as you got older. As long as your Chihuahua is friendly, they should get along great.


You could tell your mom that your Chihuahua needs a friend and a Guinea Pig would be perfect for it.

Answer 4

well first of all the kinda of lil dog you have is not very good with snakes.....Depending on the size of the snake it can eat the dog!
Too' i would suggest a Guinea pig ,but yes! I'm going to say it who is going to take care of these critters? You or your mom?
I' m not going to say anything that would convince your MOm either way, because I too am a mom and I know who has to be the one to take care of the pets needs!! MEEEEEEEEEE........
remember that lil Chihuahua's are wonderful dogs and they are jealous lil critters too!

Answer 5

aw, I love chihuahuas. I would go with a guinea pig, authough a snake would require less work, whitch might help convince your mom. Snakes are fascinating, and with regular handling can be quite tame. However, snakes are obviously not for everyone. They have unique care and handling requirements and should only be kept by those with the commitment to understand and meet their needs.

Corn snakes make an excellent choice as a pet snake. Pet corn snakes are generally docile, relatively easy to care for, and do not get too large. They are excellent escape artists, however, so care must be taken when planning their housing.

Corn snakes do make a good choice for beginners since they are easy to handle and care for. However, they are also favorites with experienced keepers due to the vast array of beautiful colors and patterns selective breeding has produced. An excellent page with lots of photos of the different variations is Shawn Lockhart's Color and Pattern Variations of Corn Snakes.

Pet Qualities and Considerations:

Size: corn snakes reach a mature size of 3-5 feet (occasionally up to 6 feet)
Life span: around 15-20 years, sometimes longer.

Cost: the snakes are relatively inexpensive, but remember there is a significant cost to invest in the proper equipment.

Feeding: snakes are carnivores, which means owners must be be prepared to provide prey (in this case mice) to feed the snake.

Cages: corn snakes do not have elaborate housing needs, but must be in an escape-proof enclosure.

Legal issues: be sure to check the legality of exotic pets in your area.
When choosing a snake, a captive bred specimen is the best choice and shouldn't be too difficult to find since corn snakes breed fairly readily in captivity. Look for a snake that is well fleshed with clear eyes, no cuts or scrapes, no signs of mites or ticks, a clean vent, and one that is alert and flicking its tongue.

Guinea pigs are popular pets, especially for families, largely due to their wonderful temperaments. They are social and rarely bite, even when stressed. They do need a large cage and opportunity to exercise outside of the cage, and they need a diet that provides adequate vitamin C and roughage.

Guinea Pig Characteristics:

Approximately 10 inches long, and 2-3 pounds.

Rounded stout body, no visible tail (a few tail vertebrae can be felt under the skin).

Variety of breeds with different coat types and color patterns. The most commonly found breeds are the American (short smooth hair coat), Abyssinian (short coat with "swirls" called rosettes) and the

Peruvian (long haired). A wide variety of colors are seen.

Before You Decide on Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a same sex pair so they have company.

A pair of females is a good choice; a pair of males may be fine but may fight.
They are a long-term commitment, with an expected life span of around 5-7 years, although up to 10 isn't unusual.
They need a large cage (but fortunately it is easy to meet their needs with a home made cage).
While usually quiet they can call out quite loudly, and can be active both day and night.
They may be nervous at first but rarely bite and generally become very tame with frequent handling.
Usually good family pets (but make sure children handle them gently).

Finding a Guinea Pig
Pet stores: only if the store/staff are knowledgeable about guinea pigs, keep them in appropriate, clean housing with a good diet, and handle the guinea pigs regularly. Look for stores that house males and females separately, to avoid a surprise litter.

Breeders (caviary): best option if looking for a show quality pig or a specific type, but also good for finding pet quality pigs. A good breeder will make sure the babies are socialized well and handled from an early age.

Shelters: guinea pigs often end up in shelters or rescues and this is a great place to give a guinea pig a second chance at life. Guinea pigs from shelters might be a little more skittish at first if they were not handled much when young, but most will settle down in their new homes once a routine is established.
Whichever source is chosen, make sure the guinea pig appears in good health and condition, and is well socialized and easy to handle.

Choosing a Guinea Pig
Try to avoid guinea pigs that are panicky when handled, especially if they do not relax quickly, and also those that are overly quiet and calm (may be ill).
The guinea pig should be alert and active.
Avoid guinea pigs that are overly skinny or grossly overweight. The body should be firm and rounded.
The nose, eyes, ears, and rear end should be clean and free from discharge.
The coat should be full and soft.
Check the skin for flakes or redness, and be on the lookout for any signs of parasites such as lice.

Hope this helps! ~me~

Answer 6

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Answer 7

A corn snake would make a great pet for you in your environment. They take up little space and are low maintanence.

Answer 8

the dog will probably kill the snake thinking it is a toy.
the guinea pig is probably the better choice, and it is more of a pet you can play with.

Answer 9

Guinea piggie. I have one (in my lap right now) and they're sooo much more fun to take care of. Guinea pigs are awesome.

Answer 10

What you need to do is grow up . Noone cares if you make there answer #1 . Why don't you get a job and save up to buy your own pet and the money to feed it and house it .