choosing a pet

[saraheth8705]

I want something small, but cuddly. Little help? i have plenty of room, so a cage size isn't a problem.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

It's hard to answer that question because none of us know you. I have 3 chinchillas and they are great, but if you are looking for something "cuddly" then a chinchilla is not what you want. They are very active animals and don't sit still too long. They also need a large cage and I don't know how much room you have. They aren't a pet you would want to keep in your bedroom as they are pretty loud at night.

Hamsters and gerbils are great to, but I personally like rats better. Rats make wonderful pets.

I don't have any personal experience with coatimundi.

[Desert Arabian]

Rats

[chrissycat21]

I'd say a guinea pig, but they aren't on there. :)

[guineapiggie13]

Yeah, I agree with chrissycat, either a guinea pig or rabbit are low maintnenace and are a lot of fun. A hamster would be a pretty good pet though, too.

[chrissycat21]

I have to disagree, neither a guinea pig or rabbit are 'low maintenece'. They both need a lot of care, vet visits, proper diets, exercise every day, a clean home, etc.

[carole]

Please tell me what is a coatimundi? I have never heard of it before.
Every pet needs care, In some way a cat could be considered more low maintainence than a caged animal, because of that fact simply, no cage to move around or change the bedding, but every single animal needs lots of care and love and attention

[Uabassoon]

Carole this is a coatimundi.
http://www.belizezoo.org/grc/zoo/mammals/coa/coamnlg.jpg

It seems that it would be a rather high maintnence pet. I'd go with a hamster or rat.

[cali]

hamster or a rat. while Gerbils are low maintinence, and small, and love human company etc.. they are a bit to small to be real cuddly lol plus there short sleek coats make then not the most comfy to cuddle lol

[carole]

Oh My GOSH what an unusual animal, looks like a cross between a racoon and an ant eater, very different, thanks for showing me.:)

[guster girl]

I would say a rat, as they are small and very cuddly. Have you decided, yet?

[saraheth8705]

im leaning more towards a hamster or a gerbil. The coatimundi is not exactly what im looking for, so that's out. I saw teddy bear hamsters in a store the other day though and they were adorable.

[wolfie]

hamsters aren't very cuddley - at least from my experience. I mean, they're very cute and soft, but they don't like to lay on your lap and be petted.

Guinea pigs are cuddley though, and from what I've heard, rats are too.

[cookieluver7]

Small, cute and cuddly, I voted hamster.

[Raven]

What is a Coatimundi?

[tikeyas_mom]

have you done research on all these animals??

hamsters and gerbils need little rood. Gerbils do better in a tank , hamsters can be placedd in a tank or wire cage.. they both have an average lifespan of about 2-4 years depending.. gerbils are social, syrain hamsters arnt, drawf hamsters are..

chinchillas arnt good for a first time pet, they require alot of time, space, and care. you have to know what you are getting into before getting a chinchilla. Hamsters and gerbils are better first time pets in my expierence and opinion..

Coatimundi;s are not ment to be a pet. i would rather see them in the wild personally... thanks very much. inless you own a zoo or an animal santuary(sp?). although chinchillas are very rare to find 9in the wild they are from the andes mountians and are almost all dead. ppl kill them for their fur... poor things.

[Lexi_Lover]

Never get a coatimundi, they get into everything and bite! They are not meant to be pets, they should remain IN the wild!

[Suki Wingy]

coatimundis are HIGH MANTINACNCE!!! I think they are as high matenince as a MACAW!! Get a chin.:D ;) :)

[tortuga55]

A Coatimundi is related to the raccoon and live in south america. They are a wild animal. If you want cuddly get a ferret they need quite a bit a atention but they love to cuddle, give kisses and play with you. There are tons out there who need good homes too. I had a hampster they never stop moving. Freddy my ferret sits with me and loves to go for walks. They are not as needy as dogs, but not as self reliant as cats. They are the perfect combination. They will play by themselves but prefer to play with you. Do some research before you buy one though, but make sure it is acurate, there are lots of myths and lies out there about them. If you have questions about owning a ferret you can ask me <:3)~