Chinchillas make great pets, IF you give them the proper care and time they need to socialize...

Chinchillas are natural prey animals, which means by nature they are very skiddish and jumpy.. if they feel threatened they will try to get away or defend them selves...

dont just get a chinchilla because of impulse... Chinchillas needs alot of specific care, and only research will make you 100% knowledgable...

Chinchillas are very social... if you only get one you will find that he/she is alot more attentive to you... if you get two then you will find they want to be together...

good luck..