Before you boldly go to a pet store to buy a chinchilla, make sure it's the right pet for you. This is a very unique animal that has special needs and will act a lot different than other domesticated pets. To make sure this animal is right for you, and you are right for it, consider this list as a simple guide to make the decision whether or not to buy a chinchilla.
7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Chinchilla
1.Chinchillas can and will tear things up. A designated play area that is well protected and large enough to provide adequate exercise space is ideal. Almost nothing is safe from a chinchilla's wrath of chewing and scratching.
2. You have to be committed for a long-term responsibility. Some chinchillas can live to be up to twenty years of age. If you are planning on moving a lot or traveling the world, do not buy a chinchilla.
3. Chinchillas are very heat sensitive. If the inside of your home allows a significant increase in temperature during the summer months, you could endanger the life of your new furry friend. Why buy a chinchilla if you're going to give it a heat stroke?
4. When buying a chinchilla, be ready to shell out some serious cash. At an average pet store, a chinchilla can cost over a hundred dollars. Now that you have your new pet here are the necessary supplies to keep him or her healthy and happy. Food pellets, a water bottle, a food bowl, vitamins, a dust bath product, toys, and litter are all must haves! That doesn't even include the vet bills and a cage.
5. Still want to buy a chinchilla? Hope it's not because you want a pet to hug and shower with attention. Although they don't mind walking and sitting on humans, these rodents hate to be rubbed or cuddled.
6. Will you have enough time if you buy a chinchilla? Many people with hectic lives think that buying a chinchilla will give them something to help them relax. The truth of the matter is these animals require a daily interaction time of thirty minutes to an hour.
7. If you have small children in your home, DO NOT buy a chinchilla! Kids like to play during the day and sleep at night. Chinchillas do the exact opposite. Children also like to pet and snuggle little fuzzy animals. These are two things a chinchilla hates. Waking them up for a warm embrace could lead to a nasty bite.
Remember that buying a chinchilla can be challenging. It's a consistent duty once you have committed to them. But if you have the resources, time, and effort, owning these little guys can be quite rewarding.
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