Are there any kind of rodents that will not bite or scratch too hard when they're put in a tight area?
Me and my pal are thinking about buying one or three, and we just want to play it safe!
Tips would be greeeeeeaaate!
<3, Guy
2007-06-12 08:46:25 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
Wait - what kind of tight area?
I dont think I want to help you because I'm scared for the animal. But, if you're going to love your pet, get a rat. They're the nicest.
The dwarf hampsters are freakin' mean.
2007-06-12 08:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by naturegirlkole 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by tight area?!? ALL rodents can bite pretty darn hard if they are scared and trapped in a small space.
If you are looking for a pet to keep and only have a small amount of room for a cage, then I would probably suggest a mouse. Hamsters can be quite nippy and rats require more room than just a "small space".
Good luck.
2007-06-12 15:58:53 · answer #2 · answered by Annie B. Mice 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with martin h. Hamsters sometimes like to bite and can get lost really easily. I personally think that Guinea Pigs are very gentle and not very agressive and are very playful. They don't bite unless you really upset them. The most they could do to you is make a couple of noises. It is good that you are thinking of adopting more than one, rodents live a healthier and happier life with other animals of the same type around. I hope this helps you. Good luck with your new pet!
2007-06-12 15:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by evita y 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hamsters are wildley marketed because they are cute, not because they make good pets...
If you want a hamster, your best bet is going to be a black bear, honey bear, tortoise shell, or calico, they are the most exspensive, but the best behaived...
Guinea Pigs are not aggressive, but they are VERY timid and need more care than other small animals, but if you are willing to put in the extra work and time, they will get used to you and tend to act like little dogs...
Gerbils, are rather sensitive animals...They need an experienced handler...
Mice, tend to be kind of hard to tame and smell bad...I really do not reccomend mice...
RATS!!! RATS RATS RATS!!!
Rats are the all around BEST small animals to own...they tame very easily, learn very quickly, are very loving, smell the least, don't cost much to up keep...
They are wonderful pets!!!
Here are some helpful sites...
http://www.petrat.info/
http://www.petratscanada.com/ratcare.htm
http://www.fatratcentral.com/
http://www.dapper.com.au/index.htm
I hope this helps you out!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-06-12 21:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by KaylaByrd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean, tight area?!? Are you trying to do something horrbile to a poor rodent?!?!?!? I would answer, but you know what, all animals have the rights to defend themselves, so dont come crying when your little plot goes horribly wrong. All rodents either bite or scratch.
2007-06-12 20:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hamster are good only if you either get them young or come from an environment where they're held a lot. Otherwise they are the lowest on the list, from my experience - and I worked a petstore.
Chinchillas are good pets, but they need a lot of space to run and jump and are higher maintence and not very hardy.
Guinie pigs and rats would be my recommendation. Mice are much too skidish to be hands-on pets.
Guinie pigs are sweet critters and I think I've ever heard of only one person being bit.
I've encountered countless pet rats in my life - kept about 10 myself - and have only been bitten by one.
If you're choosing between the two, it depends on what you want from your pet. Rats are more engergetic and affectionate, but need more social interaction than a pig. Personally, I'm more biased towards rats, myself. ;o)
Good luck!
2007-06-12 18:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by silvermystic519 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
We've found that fancy rats and guinea pigs are the least aggressive of the rodents. Hamsters (especially the dwarf ones), gerbils, and others tend to be biters and nippers.
2007-06-12 21:53:55 · answer #7 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest against getting a hamster. The reasons are: 1. They almost always are agressive ( Note that a said ALMOST) 2. If they aren't agressive, as soon as you get attatched to them they die 3. They aren't as handelable.
I suggest getting a cavy or guinea pig. (They mean the same thing) They are lovable, long living companions that love to be held and played with. I have one named duncan who it the cutest, sweetest rodent i have ever had. I have had mice, rats, hamsters, and ferrets and by far my favorite had to be guinea pigs. They are social creatures who can live alone or have a friend to live with (OR MORE) They can very easily be bred though so watch out for that. (But the same thing goes for any rodents)
2007-06-12 17:15:43 · answer #8 · answered by I Shoot People...with my camera 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hamsters are mean as crap. They sleep pretty much all the time and when they are awake they are so grumpy. My brother and I had hamsters for a while until we couldnt handle them because they were always bitting. I would highly suggest gerbils. They are fun and playful and only bite when they smell food on your hands so make sure to wash your hands before you play with them. And when you try to catch them if they keep getting away from you then you can grab their tail as long as you grab near the butt, they feel barely anything when you do that. And as far as tight spaces for keeping them in, thats a bad idea for any animal. They need their space to play and live.
2007-06-12 17:20:13 · answer #9 · answered by kelida122 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
guinea pigs are the most gentle. of all the rodents i have had, the guinea pig never bit me or showed agression towqards me.dont pick a hamster. they may look cute and cuddly, but they escape and bite and attack a lot. HAMSTERS ARE VICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-12 21:08:18 · answer #10 · answered by Fly, Eagles Fly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋