gordy07 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 My son turns 4 on the 26th of August and he wants chinchillas but i am against it because ive read a few websites and stuff and i dont think there right for him. Has anybody got any ideas what pet we could get him apart from a cat or dog(not got the space) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 http://www.cheesesniffers.co.uk/Images/Hammond.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 African land snails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 http://www.cheesesniffers.co.uk/Images/Hammond.jpg Good one mate have you got one or had one:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 If you are considering rodents, what about rats, far more intelligent than hamsters (And less bitey) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I had a couple of hamsters. Good to look at and quite active and handle but one of them liked to bite! Rats are a good sugestion or maybe gerbills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 If you are considering rodents, what about rats, far more intelligent than hamsters (And less bitey) No chance gav there horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 No chance gav there horrible Hmmm, sadly most people think that, they are however much cleaner and more sociable than hamsters (and I'm biased, we have 3 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 No chance gav there horrible Rats are far better pets than most other rodents, more intelligent and more sociable (i.e. they interact/react to you, which is near impossible from most rodents). Just don't go getting one from the sewers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 How about a bearded Draggon, Lovely pets and you can let them chillout in the living room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 a rabbit? ours is house trained and everything although he/she still hasnt got a name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 royal python, easy maintainance and friendly (eats rats too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Get him a corn snake. They are cool. If going for a rodent i would recommend rats. We had two, itchy and scratchy lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Dont chinchillas sleep all the time? How about chipmunks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 I dont think a snakes a good idea lol I wanted a bearded dragon when i was younger but never got one. Would he be able to handle it but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Dont chinchillas sleep all the time? How about chipmunks Apparently during the day they do there nocturnal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 chinchillas also stink, chuck there sand bath everywhere and the ones i came in contact with are all anti social biters, id recommened rats to get them young and handle them often and they are great, my 2 id let out when i got home from work and they would follow me to the fridge for treats, and sit and watch telly with you go to sleep on your lap etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Yep - rats are great. I once had 35 of them (Don't ask! The male got into the females cage and did what comes naturally) They're more sociable, cleaner, smell less and are generally far more interesting as pets than any other rodent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Grizzly Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Anaconda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Size Me Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Some Goldfish, it's not so heartbreaking when they die when kids are young especially if one of their friends tells them fish live in the sea so they chuck a load of salt into the tank ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Rats are great, my sister had female one, very intelligent, she was walking next to you like a dog, when she knew that she will get something tasty to eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 +1 for rats. By far the best small pets. Golden hamsters sleep all day and have very short lives. Most rabbits are impossible to handle. Cavies (guinea pigs) are boring. Mice and Chinese or Russian hamsters are too small. Rats, on the other hand, are smart and entertaining and friendly, and big enough to handle easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 My missus isnt up for a rat although they sound quite cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 pet frog!! fully aquatic african dwarf frog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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