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From:Makati City, Manila, Philippines
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 02-08-2004 01:54 AM         

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ey guys! tanx for ur tips on the aquarium problem i had. im figuring it out now. Anyways, i went to the pet store today and saw 3 loney and really cool and cute gerbils! im just wondering, are they good pets? Tnx!

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Registered: Feb 2004

posted 02-16-2004 04:08 PM         

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They are pretty good pets i did have one before but my cat killed it then i got 2 more babies and the only problems with me are that they might bite you;and it hurt,you bleed, but other then not being potty trained they make good pets

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posted 02-25-2004 11:00 AM           

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I have never had a tame gerbil bite me. As far as I'm concerned they are the best. Of course every animal must be trained or it won't make a good pet. It is best to start with babies (under 10 weeks). Leave them alone in their cage for a couple days first and let them get adjusted to the new surroundings. (make sure they have plenty of room to avoid fighting which can happen although it is unlikely with littermates)
Next, you can put your hand palm up in their cage with a tasty treat like a sunflower seed on it. THEY ARE LIKELY TO NIBBLE YOUR HAND THE FIRST FEW TIMES. This doesn't hurt, and they are just doing the same thing human babies do, exploring with their mouths. Once they realize you aren't food they will stop this. It may take up to a month before they are completely tame, so be patient and good luck!

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