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 #1768424


X_xbirdie
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 What animal can...?

Hey guys!

Ever since my last rat had to be put down (she was nearly 4!) I’m feeling lonely in my room. I used to have my colony of rats, but over the past year, two had to be put down, and one died (still waiting on the necropsy... she was healthy.. so I’m thinking it was something internal) I feel lonely.

My mom’s been adamant about not having any more animals. But since I couldn’t sleep with out a wheel squeaking, (i actually downloaded a recording to play so I could sleep, yes I’m weird!) she’s caving. The thing is: Space is limited to a ten gallon tank, or cage of similar size.

So here’s my critical:

Happily live it’s life in a ten gallon tank or a cage of similar size
Be interactive
Easily tamable
Fun to watch
Easy diet (lab blocks would really be best)

Thanks for all your help!
06/21/08  11:01am

 #1768432


Jah5510
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   Message To: X_xbirdie   In reference to Message Id: 1768424


 What animal can...?

Gerbils!! My two gerbils have lived in a 10 gallon tank for about 7 months now. Im getting them a tank topper, so they can have more room for a wheel. Gerbils are easily tamed (mine were tamed when i got them already) My gerbils love handling. And boy are they fun to watch! Mine sit next to the tv, and i think i watch their tank more then the actual tv! lab blocks will work, but its good to buy a commercial mix. i mix my own gerbil food.

jake



06/21/08  11:09am

 #1768448


FutureVet123
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   Message To: X_xbirdie   In reference to Message Id: 1768424


 What animal can...?

Have you ever considered leaning the reptile way? I think you would REALLY enjoy Hermit Crabs. I think I’ve actually seen you over there a couple times, haven’t I? But I don’t really remember. I love playing with my friend’s crabs and they are just amazing to watch!
-Peaches and Jeni
06/21/08  11:27am

 #1768514


Dragongirl6
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   Message To: FutureVet123   In reference to Message Id: 1768448


 What animal can...?

Gerbils! You’d need a pair, and they would need a lot of time outside of the cage if you had them in a 10, or you could do a 10 gallon with a cage topper (no more width, just height). They are very fun and active and great to watch, they are fast though so you have to work on taming them to calm down when you have them out : )

Good luck!
06/21/08  01:00pm

 #1768538


X_xbirdie
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   Message To: Dragongirl6   In reference to Message Id: 1768514


 What animal can...?

Anyone have any links on gerbil care? Or can show me a decent sized cage? (I’ll have to talk to mom about the cage topper if that counts against me, lol!)
06/21/08  01:31pm

 #1768556


Dragongirl6
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   Message To: X_xbirdie   In reference to Message Id: 1768538


 What animal can...?

Link
It’s pretty similar to rats, clean once a week, carefresh or aspen bedding, Mazuri food pellets supplemented with vegetables and greens (extra greens for gerbils), etc.



06/21/08  01:58pm

 #1768588


X_xbirdie
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   Message To: Dragongirl6   In reference to Message Id: 1768556


 What animal can...?

Any other ideas besides gerbils? I’d like to stick mammals, thanks though, Jeni. My mom doesn’t like their look :(



06/21/08  02:37pm

 #1768596


Saucier
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   Message To: X_xbirdie   In reference to Message Id: 1768588


 What animal can...?

maybe spiny mice, though they aren’t really an animal you could hold all that much ,but my boys are really friendly.
06/21/08  02:42pm

 #1768677


Vinnyd27
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   Message To: Saucier   In reference to Message Id: 1768596


 What animal can...?

How about a hamster? You just need lots of obstacles They are really fun to watch. the one i had lived almost 5 years he was a teddy bear hamster i think(long fur).All the ones i had burrowed under the bedding which is a natural home.

Good luck
06/21/08  04:23pm

 #1768681


Vinnyd27
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   Message To: Vinnyd27   In reference to Message Id: 1768677


 What animal can...?

Does it have to be a TANK? Because DEGUS dont get to big but they need a large bird cage or somesthing like dragongirl6 put b/c they love/need to climb
06/21/08  04:29pm

 #1768861


Breeder
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   Message To: Vinnyd27   In reference to Message Id: 1768681


 What animal can...?

I was going to say degus too.

Um.....a 40 breeder for a hedgehog would be nice....
06/21/08  07:54pm

 #1769519


X_xbirdie
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   Message To: Breeder   In reference to Message Id: 1768861


 What animal can...?

Breeder: I’ve had a hedgehog. He sadly died of cancer at age 3, and I don’t think I can go through that heartache again, but thanks for the suggestion.

I’ll look into degus, thanks.
06/22/08  12:37pm

 #1769924


Breeder
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   Message To: X_xbirdie   In reference to Message Id: 1769519


 What animal can...?

Look into Chinchillas too.


Maybe even sugar gliders?
06/22/08  07:19pm

 #1769929


X_xbirdie
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   Message To: Breeder   In reference to Message Id: 1769924


 What animal can...?

The cage needs to be a 10gallon tank or similar size. Those animals are too big for that required size :(
06/22/08  07:23pm

 #1770379


Breeder
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   Message To: X_xbirdie   In reference to Message Id: 1769929


 What animal can...?

o.



Fish?



Um......mice?
06/23/08  07:17am

 #1770582


Dragongirl6
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   Message To: Breeder   In reference to Message Id: 1770379


 What animal can...?

A pair of female mice would fit nicely in a ten.
06/23/08  12:02pm

 #1770606


X_xbirdie
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   Message To: Dragongirl6   In reference to Message Id: 1770582


 What animal can...?

Thanks guys. I’m looking into convincing my mom for gerbils. She thought the babies were cute when I held some at our local pet shop... so maybe. I love their tails, lol!
06/23/08  12:29pm

 #1783758


Em218
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   Message To: Dragongirl6   In reference to Message Id: 1768556


 What animal can...?

A MOUSe!!!
07/05/08  06:20pm

 #1834601


KatiiB
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   Message To: Em218   In reference to Message Id: 1783758


 What animal can...?

hahaha " i love playing with my friend’s crabs"...sorry..couldnt resist.
- Kait
08/18/08  03:29am

 #1834778


Sasha0009
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   Message To: KatiiB   In reference to Message Id: 1834601


 What animal can...?

arnt degus strict diebetics? jw
08/18/08  11:18am

 #1835150


Ledroc567
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   Message To: Dragongirl6   In reference to Message Id: 1768556


 What animal can...?

Quote:

extra greens for gerbils



too much fresh food can cause runny stool in gerbils


gerbils are great pets



08/18/08  03:40pm

 #1835337


Amyers
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   Message To: Ledroc567   In reference to Message Id: 1835150


 What animal can...?

i know its not a "small animal" but what about a leopard gecko?



08/18/08  05:58pm

 #1838309


Creties
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   Message To: X_xbirdie   In reference to Message Id: 1768424


 What animal can...?

get a crested gecko
08/21/08  02:01pm

 #1839074


Mykidsdrivememad
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   Message To: Creties   In reference to Message Id: 1838309


 What animal can...?

id say gerbils too,though i have 2 in a 30 gallon and they seem cramped in there! i think 10 is waaay too small for them to live happily, remember they do grow some from the small size they are at pet shops. my 2 boys are now 3 years old and still going strong, very very tame, if i put my hand in the tank they come and sit on it waiting to come out. my own personal opinions are that 10 gallon tanks are not suitable permanent housing for any animal, apart from maybe a pair of mice but only with a cage topper. it would be like living your whole life in a cupboard! but i suppose this is your call, me personally,if i only had room for a 10 gallon tank space, i wouldnt get a pet. you say you had rats in your room, how did you fit their big cages in? surely if you could fit in large rat accomodation you could make a little more room for a bigger cage for your new pet??? good luck with finding a new friend though



08/22/08  04:29am


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