What is a good indoor pet that does not live very long for a nine year old boy?

Question

My brother and I are wanting indoor pets and and I am serching for just the right one for my brother I am hopfully getting a hamster but I dont know what to get for my brother somthing that does not live very lng like a hamster?

Answer 1

Gerbils live for a couple of years, they don't bite (much) and are very easy to look after. They are very hardy animals & also prefer to sleep during the night so don't make too much noise!

Answer 2

A hermit crab is pretty easy to care for and doesn't live long. Only downfall is that can't really cuddle with them.

Answer 3

hampsters, gerbils, mice,

frogs, fish,  

Answer 4

Hamsters are nocturnal and will bite when scared, and have a habit of shredding clothing and carpet when let loose. Fish require regular water maintenance, temperature control, and tank cleaning. And in terms of lifespan, you will still be responsible for these animals for at LEAST a few years. Don't buy an animal for the sake of short term entertainment.

But if you want a pet for your brother, try a beta fish. They are hearty and easy to care for. Just do your research first.

Answer 5

well a hamster will only live for about 3 years. some for only 2. you could try a fish, mine only lasted a month but ive heard that golfish can live for 24 years. rats are good pets, and only live for 2 to 3 years

Answer 6

Why do you want a pet that doesn't live very long?? It is traumatic when you lose a pet, especially for your brother who is 9!! I recommend gold fish, you can't get too attached to a gold fish, but a pet that you can hold and play with will be hard to let go.  

Answer 7

A hamster, and gerbils!!!

Do your Reasearch before you get a pet!

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Answer 8

Hissing Cockroach!!!!! I had one and it was so cool. They only live 5 months and are great pets! You can hold them and they hiss at you(hence the name) but they never bite or anything. They are friendly and watching them eat is fun! They eat prob eat a leaf of lettuce a day. Maybe two. They are an inexpensive and fun pet to have.

Answer 9

in my experience hamsters aren't all that cuddly. Have you thought of a guinea pig or ferret? Why do you want something that doesn't live very long? Ferrets if you have 2 are pretty low maintenance and provide endless entertainment. Guinea pigs are fun and talkative and are also easy to care for. Both of these are easier to keep up with compared to hamsters that get lost easily plus guinea pigs don't smell like hamsters will and if you get a long hair type you get to cut and style it's hair. I'm assuming that by asking this question you don't want to go with normal pets like a dog or cat.  

Answer 10

A hamster they only live about 3 yrs witch should seem like a log time when you have it.They are so nice and frendly and they live indoors.But if you want a good hamster get a teddybear hamster they are the nicest!Dawrf hamsters are so mean!!!

Answer 11

One of the easier pets for a child to have is a cat. A fairly self-sufficient animal, the biggest challenge lies in litter training if the kitty is not housebroken. Once past that initial stage, an older kitten or young adult cat can be the thrill of your child's life. An independent cat can mix well with an independent child who is looking for some companionship but not a lot of responsibility. Feeding and cleaning the littler box are the basics of caring for a cat, so once your child is mature enough to handle that, a cat might make the perfect pet.

       A dog requires a bit more care. As man's best friend, dogs need more attention than cats and require frequent exercise, whether they are housebound or not. And if they do live inside they will need to be taken outside for their daily duties. A child should be a bit older to handle this kind of responsibility, preferably past the age of ten or more. And your child should be looking for more companionship with a dog since they do require more contact and daily attention.

       A hamster or gerbil make a fine pet for a young child of age five if the parents are willing to take over the cleaning of the cage and perhaps the feeding too. These playful little creatures are quite entertaining and will delight the entire family, just watch out for their tendency to nip at your fingers. And with enough supervising your child can eventually do complete care for these little animals.

       A small pet which requires substantial know-how is the rabbit. Probably nearer to the age of 10, rabbits can be fun for children looking for a playful companion and some adult-type responsibility of cleaning their cages and being sure they live in a healthy environment. Particular attention must be paid to their sensitive feet if they are living in an outside hutch. So do your research when considering this pet option.

       Cost is not hugely variable in terms of maintaining each pet. Beyond the basic veterinary bills of shots, neutering/spaying and the occasional sickness, feed is the primary cost. For start-up costs, the rabbits could be considerably most expensive if you do not have ready access to a hutch. Dogs also require some investment initially in obtaining a dog house for the outside companion and collar, leash and licensing as well. I consider the cat the easiest and least expensive pet for a child to have.

        So before you buy your brother a pet, look at all factors such as cost, child's age and level of responsibility to make the best pet match with your excited son or daughter.

If you are looking for a pet with less life span here are some:

Hamster           : 2 to 3 Years

House Mouse  : 4 Years

Newt                 : 7 Years

Humming Bird :  8 Years

Answer 12

Why would you want it to not live very long?

You can maybe get him a hamster, rat or mouse.

A great pet I recently got my daughter was a Corn Snake. Not difficult to take care of and eat about once a week. They are life long pets though and can live up to 20 years.

Answer 13

You should get him and ant farm. Easy to take care of and they are fun to watch. Or . .  get him some fish. I went to the pet shop and asked for their meanest fish. I guess they were related to Puranas. I had 3 of them and one ate the other 2 within a week. Then you will only have to take care of one of them and that's not hard. lol