What is the best kind of rodent to get as a pet?

Question

Well I want to get a rodent that loves to cuddle and watch tv with me I got a robo hamster be all he wants to do is run in his ball so help me find a rodent that loves to play and cuddle please.

Answer 1

i would say a rat =)

Answer 2

I would get a mouse!  They are cute,cuddly,trainable,dont smell, and many more.  They come in colors like light brown,black,pink  black and white,dark brown,etc.  Make sure it doesnt run away though.

Answer 3

Definitly a guinea pig. You can cuddle up with it.

Answer 4

a guinea pig-- they are very cuddly (especially the teddy bear ones!  there are many different types... a long furred one would also be nice to cuddle with, but i do recommend looking into getting a teddy bear one.)  Rats & mice do not make as good pets because they can attract wild mice/rats (that you would NOT want).  Another good rodent would be a bunny.  They are very cuddly, however can be hyper.  Good luck!  

p.s. i would recommend asking the seller about the activity of the rodent before buying it and getting a more relaxed one.

Answer 5

Guinea pigs!  They are cute, aren't too skittish, and are insanely easy to care for.   They also are great for getting rid of your veggie scraps.

Answer 6

Rats!

They are smart, cheap, clean, and sociable.  They are also easy to train and low maintenance.  Feeding is simple and food is cheap.  Mice and hamsters are not as smart and hamsters often bite.  Guinea pigs are not potty trainable and their urine is a disaster.  They are also noisy.  

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Answer 7

A rat. Seriously. They love to lay on people. Look for dumbo rats or curly hair rats or even a naked rat! (hairless) They are all great pets !

Answer 8

Rats!  I grew up with rats as pets and have one right now.  They're friendly, smart, clean and make very good pets.

Answer 9

a rat i had 1 befor and she was the best pet i ever had, but rabbits are good for cuddles nd easy to look after.

Answer 10

guinea pigs for sure. Trust me, they could sit on your lap and cuddle with you for hours. Plus their just soooooooo cut!!!

Answer 11

Probably a rat, you can train them pretty much like a dog and they are very intelligent. They will sometimes sit on your lap for hours while you pet them.

Also consider a chinchilla. If you get one that is about 3 months old, you can train it to cuddle with you, sit on your shoulder as you walk around, and come to it's name. They like to be scratched under the neck just like a cat, they are hypoallergentic, do not omitt a smell (othe rthan urine), and they are easy to take care of. Plus they are entertaining to watch as they zip across you house jumping off walls. They beg for treats and you can potty train them. Once you look at a cute little chinchilla face, how could you say no to that! Plus their fur is super soft and much nicer to pet that a rat. And I have never had one that likes those little ball things.

Guinea pigs are usually skiddish and don't want to stick around with you. They also tend to bit alot.

Mice are cool, but they usually want to be doing something active and don't want to sit with you.

Answer 12

i recommend a guinea pig beacause yes you can train them to use a litter box,they DO NOT stink and are extremly cute,i just got a baby guinea pig on 16 of july 2008 and he is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute.good luck on deciding which one to get

Answer 13

i would say rat!

there cute easy to cuddle with and very cheap