I know I want a small pet because my mouse just died and I loved him soooo much, but I'm rooming with someone who's allergic to rodents and birds, but I don't know what type of other small animal I should get. The more suggestions the better! Thanks.
2007-09-10 08:10:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Ferrets are adorable and really lovable, but your roommate may be allergic to them.
Have you thought of maybe getting a reptile, like a lizard or a garden snake? Those animals usually eat things like crickets, which the pet store will sell you live, and the gross factor is way lower than getting something like a snake that eats mice.
I've never actually had a snake, but I used to have 2 anoles, which is a type of lizard that eats crickets, and my dad had a snake when I was a baby (but that one ate mice - who got the great idea of keeping a snake near a baby, I'm not sure).
Edit: You could also try getting a hairless rodent, if it's just the fur that your roommate is allergic to.
2007-09-10 13:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of hairless animals that seem to be okay for people that have allergies. There are hairless rats and guinea pigs (two types the Baldwin which is totally hairless and the skinny pig which has some hair). They both make excellent pets. Rats only live about 3 years and guinea pigs are 5-7.
I have included a couple of links so that you can read a bit about them and see what they look like...:)
I hope that helps.
2007-09-10 08:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by kismetsguardian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a uromastyx (a type a lizard similar to a bearded dragon). He is really a cool little thing and very easy to take care of. My husband hated the idea of me bringing one home, but now he hand feeds it too! I would definately recommend one as a pet.
2007-09-10 08:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a normal maltese that is 4 years old and only 9 or 10 pounds.
2016-04-04 00:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rats make wonderful pets and there are some that are hairless. That might be easier for your roommate to handle.
2007-09-10 08:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by K9Resqer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a bunch of hermit crabs, they are cute.they dont seem it but they really are! give 'em a try
also u could get some type of reptiles,
like turtles, snakes, frogs lizards.
go to petsmart and ask them, they would know whats best for what u want
2007-09-10 08:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by HELLOO=] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know there are not hairless but i have a chinese dwarf hamster. They are smaller than regualr hamsters and are really cute =]
Mine is no noth and is really tame. And because they are quite long and slim so they aren't very furry.
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2007-09-10 08:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Lovebug 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a small domestic rabbit. Very cute.
2007-09-10 08:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by Gilly137 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a rex rabbit would be great. their hair is extremely short some shedding wouldn't be a problem. good luck!
2007-09-10 08:54:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you though of a ferret or a hedgehog.
2007-09-10 08:42:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋