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I'm curious /an/,

I have never had a pet before, finally have a chance to get one, and was wondering what a good first pet would be?

Preferably something relatively small that could be kept in my room
>> Anonymous
a pair of rats, friendly small and clean they are perfect
>> Anonymous
>>316550

How big of a space would I need for a cage and how easy are they to take care of? How much would a normal size cage weigh? Any other considerations?
>> Anonymous
>>316550

I was going to suggest a hamster, but this seems to be a much better idea
>> Anonymous
>>316552
The cages are actually fairly large since rats need a lot of room. I would go with a dwarf hamster since the cages are a lot smaller and they don't need as much attention as rats.

This is a picture of my rats cage.>>314966
>> Anonymous
Hampster or FISH
>> Anonymous
>>316575
Fish are a lot of work. Don't do that unless you're wanting a hobby rather than a pet.
>> Anonymous
>>316578

Yeah, thats what I hear, and I'm already loaded with too many hobbies...

So it seems unless something better pops up, I should go with a hamster?
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>>316579
hamsters are awesome, I'd check your local animal shelters to see if they have any up for adoption. make sure they are social and don't try to bite the shit out of you. For a first hamster I'd go with a Syrian(the big ones) as they are more tame and chill, russian cambells and winter whites can be a little more excited and want to explore everywhere, and roborovskis are just way too fast to handle.
heres a pic of my Syrian named waffles :)
>> Anonymous
>>316580

Alright, same questions...

How big of a space would I need for a cage and how easy are they to take care of? How much would a normal size cage weigh? Any other considerations?

Probably a better question is, is there a website that I can go to that has a bunch of good information?
>> Anonymous
>>316583
http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/

I think a minimum for them would be like a 24x12 cage or something. Just don't get a crittertrail for them. my cage weighs just about nothing, it's a plastic bin I got at target. with bedding stay away from pine or cedar, I like carefresh and aspen shavings. they are easier than shit to take care of really, just make sure they have water daily change if needed check food etc.

>> 316401
pic to my cage^ doesn't have to be that big but I wanted a lot of room for her.
>> Anonymous
>>316585

failed link but heres another link
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5864/1002786wt5.jpg
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>>316585

Thanks, I ask about weight, because due to my hobbies my nice desk is cluttered with crap, and the only similar type thing is a card table, which due them being mostly crap, can't handle a lot of weight.

Final question before I bugger off to much needed sleep, what is the smell like?
>> Anonymous
>>316593

I'm pretty used to it but it smells like... hamster pee? lol I have 6 hamsters in my room It's not that strong if you change the bedding every 2 weeks.
>> Anonymous
>>316600

Like is it a bad smell before you get used to it? Would I be able to mask it with a normal glade plug-in?
>> Anonymous
>>316603

ya you could probably mask it with some glade rofl. it's really not THAT bad.
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Okie, I'm off to sleep... thanks for all the help
>> Anonymous
>>316575
Could get a betta fish they require only the most minimal amount of work. Clean bowl once a week and feed them daily. Though bettas aren't really much of a pet.
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Tarantula. Feed once a week to once a month, clean once a year, no smell, no sound, no special care. Buy a Brachypelma albopilosum. They're hamsters with eight legs that don't bite, piss all over you, or eat every day. Plus they don't die within 2 years like those mammals.

Once you get past the fact that they're spiders, tarantulas are bar none the best low maintenance pets you can own. They may not be inclined toward socializing, but the docile ones will tolerate you fine and have their own set of interesting behaviors and personalities.

Tarantula, thy name is low maintenance.
>> Anonymous
>>316609

Minimal amounts of work maybe, but water is heavy and I honestly doubt that my card table could hold the tank, and I'm averse to keeping anything on the floor.

>>316613

Yeah, unfortunately I probably would never get over the fact that its a spider, and if I can't stand the ones that are the smaller than my pinky, I doubt I'd spring for a supersize version...

But who knows I've still got a month or so to work all this out