would you rather have a hamster or 2 gerbils. dont just base it on cuteness. base your desision on energy, clenliness, and how much they cost. and all around best charicteristics. i dont know which to get.
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Gerbils, hands down.
They're much cleaner than hamsters are. They don't urinate as much as hamsters do and that cuts the smell and amount of time cleaning the cage by a lot.
Since hamsters are solitary animals by nature, they tend to be a bit more aggressive with each other, so it's not usually a good idea to house them together... which means you either only get one or get separate cages for each of them. Gerbils get along a lot better so you can house more of them together and not have to worry about fighting too much.
Hamsters tend to be a bit more untrustworthy and grumpy than gerbils... add on the need to explore things with their teeth and they aren't the greatest things to hold--even if they're cute. Gerbils tend to be a little more easy-going once you get them used to handling.
Hamsters are nocturnal; which means you seriously have to limit the time you wake them up during the day. And if they are sleeping when you want to handle them, you have to go through the whole blowing on them, talking to them, and waiting till they're fully awake thing to be able to pick them up safely.
I'd go for a gerbil over a hamster any day.
A rat makes a better pet than either of them.
Gerbil i have 3 and i love them they are so much better and i think that they are the ones to get if i were you i would get a Gerbil only because hamsters bite and have a lot more energy so i think that you should get the gerbil and they are so much cuter i know that you did not want to know which one was cuter but they just are lol
well hope this helps and good luck!! B-)
My friend had gerbils they are so energetic and fun to watch runaround there cage.
Rats are GROOOOOOS.
One of my friends had a dwarf hamster, and another had two gerbils. The hamster was very energetic when he was awake. The gerbils were also very energetic. The hamster didn't make a big mess, but then again there were two gerbils in one cage, so it was automatically dirtier. Gerbils and hamsters cost about the same. I would recommend two gerbils becuase they don't bite as much as hamsters do (that hamster was very mean, he would always bite me).
I would choose niether. But from my experience...
*Gerbils tend to have much more energy. They are constantly lively and quick. Sometimes difficult to handle. Hamsters are still quite speedy, but do calm down, and if handled enough can be held comfortably.
*They both produce a similar amount of odour, which can be diminished with frequent cage cleanings (once a week or more). And they both like to burrow (although gerbils will actually kick bedding aside), so shavings can sometimes escape the cage. I reccoment an aquarium for gerbils to prevent this, but with an aquarium, the ventilation is worst forcing you to clean the cage a bit more often otherwise they can develop health problems.
*Their anual costs are around the same.
*As I said, gerbils are always lively. Watch them at a pet store and you'll know what I mean. Hamsters are a bit more settled. if you are looking for a cuddly pet you want to hold very often, I would not go with either, but if you want to observe them in their daily explorations (and obvioulsy hod them too), they both would make a lovely choice.
Hamsters are nocturnal will be can be noisy in the night running on wheel or chewing bars but are quite happy to be woken gently and slowly then be taken out of cage not much fun to watch in cage during day like gerbils.
Hamsters are less smelly than gerbils and from my experience less likely to bite as long as you don't reach straight in and grab then while their asleep.
Gerbil are fast while hamsters are slower easier to catch.
Had both if after something you want to handle easily I'd go for the hamster would advice not to keep in bedroom due to noise at night.
For amusement to watch I'd go for the gerbil's
Hope this helps
well hamsters are cleaner than any other rodents. dwarf hamsters are the cutest things in the world and they are real nice.But gerbils cost at least 4 dollars less than dwarf hamster .hamsters are not very energetic because they r nocturnals and they sleep at least 14 hours of the day
Hamsters because they are bigger and are so cute when there on the wheel.
I have had both. And I would say to get a hamster because gerbils and super fast and once they are out of their cage theres pretty much nothing you can do. And they tend to bite more. And i would say you should get a teddy bear or long haired hamster because i have noticed its extremely rare to find a short hair or darwf hamster that doesnt bite.
GERBILS! They are more active- Hamsters are notctornal, you know- they sleep all day and keep you awake at night. Also, Hamsters REALLY stink- they are biters too- Hamsters think that when you reach in to get them, you are in THEIR territory, so they bite. Hamster bites can realyy hurt!
Gerbils, on the other hand, are fun and social, good with people, actually are awake during the day and sleep a lot at night... They are cuter and more fun, cleaner and are around $10 each. Also, you can put 2 Gerbils in a ten-gallon aquarium with some bedding, food, water, and a wheel and some cardboard (they need things to chew on) and they'll have lots of fun!
They take very good pictures and if you give them a peice of paper that's folded up into fourths, they'll make you paper snowflakes and oher designs. Plus, there are lots of Gerbil contests and shows to enter!!
Gerbils aren't dumb- no matter what ANYONE says- they are adorable, smart, and clean. They can even learn tricks!!
Gerbils are better in my opinion. They are energitic and like to be held. Gerbils are very clean, and rarely poo. They are easy to care for and most dont bit. Hamsters smell, bite, and sleep while you are awake.
It is also personal opinion. I can guess you have mine :). lol. Hamsters are good in some ways too. If you like hamster, that great. Both make wonderful pets:).
A hamster.
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Just do some research on both animals
and see which one fits your wants.
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hamsters, they aren't nervous and uptight like gerbils are, and they are cuter and easier to handle, and you only need one.
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