1. are they tame or likely to bite?
2. is it best to keep them in pairs so they don't get lonley?
3. how big does an average adult mouse grow?
4. do they make good pets?
2007-06-01 04:58:48 · 6 answers · asked by questionsquestionsquestionshehe 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No they are tame!! they are only likely to bite if they become frightened - thus if you treat them right they should fine. You need to build up trust with them so that they are not frightended of you.
Yes it is best to keep them in pairs, but make sure you get them the same sex because they will breed - even if they are brother and sister, and boy do mice breed!!
They don't grow very large - they won't grow bigger than half the size of the palm of your hand (if you are a bloke).
Yes they do make good pets - they are a lot fun - can be very playful and thus fun to watch!!
But in my opinion I think pet rats are the best rodents to have if you are choosing to get one.
2007-06-01 05:08:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. They are pretty tame by nature. But if a mouse has not been socialized, it may bite at first. Normally it doesn't take long to socialize a pet mouse; I can usually do it in 20 minutes.
2. They are sociable animals and like company, but should not be overcrowded. Don't put a male with a female unless you want babies 3 weeks later.
3. They reach about 7 inches long, including tail. They are the same species as the common house mouse, but have been bred for tameness and looks. They don't have the instincts of a wild mouse.
4. They are pretty and friendly once socialized; in this they are good pets. Their urine has a strong odor though. Personally I prefer rats, whose urine is less smelly, and usually are even more tame. They need a running wheel for recreation.
2007-06-02 02:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just about every time you buy a mouse from a petstore it is going to be timid and shy. It may bite, but that is unlikely because they only bite when they are very afraid and you are doing something like cornering it, chasing it around trying to grab it, or something foolish like that. Once you get your little buddy home, let him get accustomed to his new surroundings. Leave in a quite, room with low lighting. Dont mess with him except to give him food and water. Leave him alone for about 2 days and he will have calmed down a lot already.
The next thing you need to do is get him used to your scent. I suggest standing or sitting close to the cage, pretty much leaning against it so the mouse can get to know the smell of his mommy. Once he seems familiar with that you may stick your hand in the cage and just lay your hand on the floor. Let the mouse come up and sniff it and crawl around on it. Then put a treat on your palm and offer it to him. Once he sees that you mean no harm, you can try to pick him up. Very gently and slowly scoop him up while talking in a soft, relaxed voice.
Yes it is best to keep them in pairs of the SAME GENDER. I suggest you get two females because the males produce an odor that to me is just unbearable! They are social creature and thats why you need to always have more than one.
The average mouse gets to be about 5 or 6 inches including the tail and the average mouse weighs about 1 ounce.
I have had years of experience with mice as pets and I think they make great pets. Once you get them used to you, you can pick them up and they can be quite loveable!
2007-06-01 12:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the top answer above. My daughter asked what the best 'small' pet was and they told her rats. I was appalled! But now I own 2 myself. I adore them... and they don't smell as bad as the male mouse we had.
But the advice above, having 2 females, applies here too. They are very social and give lots of love when handled often & gently.
2007-06-01 12:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Eudora 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can make them tame by careful and every day handling
pairs are best as they are sociable
dont know how big they grow
I ve heard they make fab pets a friend of mine had some- they can be a bit smelly though!
why not get a pair of rats? they are lovely - boys are the best !! ewww i hear you say lol
2007-06-01 13:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Swan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. depends, but they are usually nice. however to tame them you need to handle them a lot and become trustworthy
2. mice are social and i think they do best in pairs, 2 females is the easiest
3. not very big
4. in my opinion, no, they are too nasty and aren't very "interactive" they are skittish, and harder to handle than perhaps a hamsters or a gerbil
2007-06-01 12:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by carpetsharks 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋