Hamster or Gerbil?

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giwalker98

You shouldn't get a hamster, because gerbils are better.

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Deeli

I know guinea pigs are larger and more cuddly but as for a choice of any rodent as a pet I personally say a rat :-)

I had a rat, named Yodi, in my early twenties and he was the sweetest! I would put a sheet on my sofa when I was at home (in case he had a boo boo) and he would sit there and play and cuddle with me for hours! He never once bit and he never smelled bad because I cleaned his cage a couple times a week and the cleaning was really easy to do :-)

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Lilac

All of these are adorable but should not be in the house with a person who has allergies, especially an asthmatic child.

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punksmom

Actually rats are the best rodent pets. We have had all of the above, and a pet store owner suggested rats. At first I was against it, but I have to tell you I was wrong. Rats are very social, so to be fair you need at least two. We love the 3 sisters we have now. Good luck!

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michawnpita

They are rodents with little brains, they will bite. Get something cuter, softer and mainly stays asleep at night (an older cat for example).

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Cricketnc

If you're looking for one you can hold and interact with, I'd suggest a guinea pig. They are bigger, and much more sociable with humans. Also they have a natural tendency NOT to bite. I had hamsters for years, but once I got my first guinea pig, I wished I had thought of them long ago! They really are a lot of fun, and even played with my dachshunds!!
Guinea pigs are also very clean animals, but if they ever do need a bath (most don't, but I mean if they happen to get into something) they aren't hard to bathe at all.

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Suntydt

For about 7 years I had both. They both have the potential of biting you. The only rodent I had that didn't bite was a guinee pig.

I wil say this though; the hamsters tended to escape more than the gerbils. And gerbils like the exercise ball more.

If you are debating on whether to get a Hamster, or a Gerbil as a rodent pet, I would suggest you get a Gerbil.