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.


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?