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Should I get a guinea pig, a rabbit, or a fish tank?

Parents said I could definetly get fish in 2 weeks, but they said they werent sure about rabbit or guinea pig yet, and that would be december or later.

So should I get something soon that is definate, or wait to see if I can get a bunny/guinea pig? Why?

Pros/cons to each animal?

Money is not an issue


OH and I was thinking maybe a snake, but I havent even mentioned that to my parents, what do you think about that?

It really depends on how much time and effort you want to put into owning an animal.

Rabbit - Many tend to keep them outside, especially if you live somewhere warmer, or they keep them out during the summer, and inside during the winter. However, rabbits DO STINK. While they can be litter trained, it will have to be cleaned DAILY if you are going to keep it indoors. They can free roam as well with no problems, mine would always jump in and out of his little pen to roam around the house. Again, just more work in the sense that if you are keeping it inside, you need to clean the litter at least every other day, otherwise the entire room will stink.

Guinea pig - Again, similar to rabbit on how its kept, though these are housed indoors. They don't smell as bad at rabbits do. They can also be pretty smart as well. However, they are a bit tougher to litter train(they don't always remember NOT to poop in their sleeping den).

Fish - Safest choice, least daily maintenance, least smelly, but most boring. Fish are more of a decorative pet. The initial set up can be a bit tricky, but once you have found the right tank, pumps, heater, filters, decorations, then all that's left is biweekly(approx, depends on the fish itself) cleanings.

Snake - A little more high maintenance than fish. They need proper substrate, heating, humidity, tank setup. Also, you need to be able to feed 1 mouse/rat per week (I prefer buying them frozen from pet stores, or you can raise your own to feed). You have to be ok with these feedings. They also need to be handled regularly, to keep them tame. I'd walk around the house with my snake wrapped around my hand and wrist, watch tv, etc etc.

In the end, it really comes down to what you are willing to do, and what effort you are willing to put into the pet. Do the research to provide them the proper cage/home, toys, diet(pet stores are NOT always correct. Best is to look up actual forums dedicated to the particular animal, and do your research there on what they need, and what food is best.)

Well bunnys are soft,fluffy and dont really like to be out of cage too long.That's what I call a holding animal because thats pretty much the only thing you can do with it. Guinea pigs are the same but they like to run around in the yard and explore sometimes. Fish you can only look at. I haven't had a snake but I guess it would be pretty cool... I love my dog Max. He's kind of small (a dauschound) but he's very playful.Highly recommended. If your parents will let you get a Dog and another pet, get a dog and a guinea pig. If you can't get a dog or two pets get a guinea pig.

well it all depends on what you like better but it also depends on where you live to get the bunny. if you get a bunny by december then i might die because bunnies need to be outside and during the winter if you live in a cold place they will die

Check out this website, it's awesome for guinea pig info!

http://www.guineapigcages.com/

i think all will do..hehhe.. as long as you can take the responsibility to take good care of them..(^_*)

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hi, for me i would go for an aquarium, because it is easy to to take good care of fishes, all you have to do is to clean the aquarium and to feed them and when you look at the fishes it fades all your stress the whole day.. *wink8