Do I really need to have the top on? How far can mice jump? The tank is 12 inches high............................
2007-08-12 17:24:04 · 13 answers · asked by dorkiii 6 in Pets ➔ Rodents
Oh, yeah, those suckers can seriously do some jumping.
My husband raises mice for his pythons. Lids, lids, lids. No lids, no mice in enclosure.
He bought a colony of gerbils, too, but I fell in love and stole them. Now I'm obsessed with them, and love them, too. I freakin' had my kids posing them for pics one day.
2007-08-12 17:33:25 · answer #1 · answered by SapphireTigress 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes.
I have a mouse that will very often jump and cling onto the mesh.
It's best to get a cover so your mice can't escape (My mouse DID escape with no cover on the top of the tank!).
2007-08-12 17:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They aren't pro jumpers, but they will utelize anything in the tank to get out. If you give them a food dish or a toy, they will climb on that and then jump. Young mice can jump higher and some can clear a 10 gallon tank.
2007-08-12 23:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They won't be able to jump out, but if you have something close to the side, like a hanging water bottle, or a toy, they can climb out.
Keep all toys and hides in the center, and don't use a hanging water bottle.
BEWARE!!
Wild mice can get IN to an uncovered cage. It's nothing on you, or you housekeeping skills, sometimes the little buggers turn up in the strangest places. Wild mice are a danger to your pet, and they will steal food.
2007-08-12 17:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should get a cover for the tank, make sure it's well-ventilated because otherwise it's easier for you little one to get a respiritory disease.
Mice, like anyone else, are individuals & some can jump that high easilly-- I've seen this firsthand. Mice are amazing little escape artists.
2007-08-12 19:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by Catkin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what Bonsylar said about the wild mice. Those little demons can do just about anything.
Also, if you have cats. They will be able to get into an un-covered tank and get your mouse. I'd put the cover on, just to be safe.
2007-08-12 17:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mum2Cavies 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do not underestimate the escape ability of the common mouse. They are frantic, persistent, acrobatic contortionists who could put Harry Houdini and Mind Freak to shame with their natural ability. So many people's first words when they see a mouse are, " How in the heck did you get in here?"
The only thing they do better than getting into and out of tight spots is making baby mice.
2007-08-12 18:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by Joe H 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You would be suprised how high they jump! My mouse once did a spring jump and it was so fast and high that he hit his head on the roof. He also climbs on his water bottle.
2007-08-13 00:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by Hold_your_color 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a cover. Mice are springy, quick creatures. And make sure your cage is properly ventilated.
2007-08-12 17:30:57 · answer #9 · answered by Samantha H 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
better safe than sorry...check www.craigslist.com to find a cheap tank that might have a lid, or list it as a wanted item. Just make sure to clean it with hot water and mild soap before you use it. :)
2007-08-12 17:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋