ex. gerbil, hamster, DEGU, chinchilla, any others?
and why
and what sex?What kind of rodent should i get?
this is going to be long
Hamsters: In general
I find that from personal experience, hamsters tend to bite ALOT, and never really socialize and bond with you. They are cute though, and are not alot of work. They are quite inexpensive to care for, and are relatively quiet pets unless they have a loud squeaky wheel. Mine did, and it drove me insane.
Syrain hamsters: Syrain hamsters are also known as Teddy Bear hamsters and black bear hamsters. Syrains have to live on their own because they are dominant creatures, and will kill their cage mate if they are put together. They are also much calmer then the other breeds such as the dwarf series. They tend to grow alot bigger as well. They cost about $9 each from petsmart.
Dwarf Hamsters: Dwarf hamsters are very social animals and need a cage mate unlike the Syrain hamster. They are also very quick and bite more then the syrains. They are very energetic compared to the syrains. Tougher to take care of then a Syrain. They cost about $10 each from petsmart.
Gerbils: I have never actually owned gerbils of my own, but have researched them alot. They need to live in a aquarium because they love to dig, so it often costs a little more then a hamster because your getting a tank instead of a cage. They need to live in groups of 2 or more because they are simaler to rats as you know, and need a companion to live with. They don't smell alot, and only need their tank cleaned out about once every 2-3 weeks. They are very fast though, and simaler to hamsters, they don't really become your friend, but will let you hold them and play with them more often then a hamster will. They also do not bite nearly as much as a hamster and barely smell because they are from the desert. They cost about $8 each from petsmart.
Chichillas: I do not know alot about chinchillas, but i know they are much harder to take care of then your ordinary hamster. They require dust baths every 2 or so days, and are usually more timid and nervous around people. They also need a companion. Most chinchillas are very nasty and mean if they come from a petstore so if you do decide on chinchillas, please buy from a breeder, or adopt from a nearby shelter. They do require monthy vet checkups, which cost alot of money. They do get sick very easily, and you need to keep an eye on them constantly to make sure they dont eat anything thier not supposed to. They do cost alot of money to get set up including cage, bedding, food, etc, but if you are willing to but in alot of time and effort into the care and requirements for this pet, it would be a good companion for you.Chinchillas are not easy pets to take care of, so i would sugest a smaller rodent. Usually cost around $150 each from a petstore.
Mice: Mice are cool pets to have around, but they don't do much. They can be good companions, but i recommend them for older children because they can be very skiddish and nervous around younger children because of their fast movements. They can bite about as much as a dwarf hamster. They are very inexpensive, but smell more then a hamster or gerbil. Takes about the same about of time and effort as a hamster. Cost around $4 from petsmart.
Guinea pigs: I would recommend a guinea pig for someone 10 and up because you have to clean their cage about every other day. They do smell, but can make adorable and loving pets. They live around 5-8 years normally so it is more of a long term pet. They are very cuddily, but just like the chinchilla, it has to have many vet trips. They are also more expensive to care for then the smaller rodents. Cost around $25 dollars each from petsmart.
Sorry i dont know any thing about Degus
i do love rats the most though, so if your dad really does hate them, then go for one of these pets that i have suggested.
But remember, all of these animals do require daily interaction, change of food and water, fresh veggies, chew blocks, a healthy diet, toys, and some TLC.
good luck with your choiceWhat kind of rodent should i get?
Haha that funny I was gonna say rat lol oh well. Okay, I have had bad luck with hamsters and gerbils... I'm always afraid they are gonna bite me because i was bitten by my friends and whoever I'm with gets bit lol. So idk have you thought about a guinea pig? I love them they are soo cute and when they get use to your voice they remember it and do that cute little squeak whenever they hear you! Guinea pigs and rats are my favorite cause they don't seem to be aggressive to me like hamsters and gerbils lol but other people have different opinions. So how about you research a whole bunch of different little rodents and get which ever suits you best. Good Luck!
Chinchillas and degus need big cages. If you want something for a smaller (less expensive) cage, try a hamster (or more than one if they're dwarfs), gerbils, or mice. If you can afford a bigger cage you can get a guinea pig.
Just do your research. Most smaller mammals (except for syrian hamsters and a few others maybe) like to be in at least pairs.
You could get A Rabbit. there are so many kinds that you could choose from and they can be litter box trained. They make great companions, mine sits with me all the time, though when I read he is more interested in eating my book that cuddling.
I would suggest getting a male rabbit if that is something you would like most because females tend to try and dig and your parents wouldn't be happy with the mess she would make of their carpets.
Also rabbits come in a varied amount of sizes and the length of hair and ears.
I wish you luck with your new pet.
i was also gonna say rats but this is some other ideas
mice
there cute furry and adorable and of course cuddly
it doesnt mater what sex ( my friend had a male mouse and it was lonely so i would get two )
hamster
small cuddly furry and of course cute
i personally dont know what sex is better
gerbil
also small
degu dont know much about the last 3
chinchilla
If you are allowed 2 get a degu. You should never keep only one or they can die of loneliness (or whatever kills em about being lonely)
Anyway i have 2 and they are realy interesting ^_^ They climb all over the place which is fun to watch. And i dont know if its normal but mine sometimes do backflips ^_^
Hamsters. I'm getting one :)
I mean, why not? They're cute, cuddly, and you can watch them for hours. At least I can.
Either female or male is fine. Though females are more aggressive.
Hamster. They are small and cute. My friend has twelve hamsters because of the mating and she isn't bothered at all.
i love hamsters! so i would get that. get a girl. :) they r really cute and not hard to take care of.
why a rodent y not a dog
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