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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby plum » Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:40 am

*~Shion~* wrote:#1. I am allergic to cats that I have never met before (weird I know, but true)

#2. Either one would be nice :3

#3. I would like a cheap pet, around £0-£500/£600

#4. Hmm, I would like one that would like attention, but could be independant if I had to leave it alone. (Shops or visiting friends for a short while)

#5. I want one thats unique!

#6. Hmm, I would LOVE a scorpion XD, but I would be happy with an uncommon cat or dog breed.

#7. Nope :3


Emperor scorpion's sting is only as bad as, say, a bee sting, and they don't like to sting often, ALTHOUGH they are more of a 'look, don't touch' kind of pet and while you can handle them, it stresses them out and if you drop them, they could die. Scorpions/reptiles/etc, tolerate handling, they aren't like a dog or cat and want to be pet.

If you want something like an invertebrate, I think millipedes may be a good choice, no experience with them but judging by the research I've done on them, are simple pets when it's a species like an african giant black millipede, but here in the US they are somewhat expensive, around $100 w/out shipping.
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby Carrietta » Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:47 am

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*~Shion~* wrote:#1. I am allergic to cats that I have never met before (weird I know, but true)

#2. Either one would be nice :3

#3. I would like a cheap pet, around £0-£500/£600

#4. Hmm, I would like one that would like attention, but could be independant if I had to leave it alone. (Shops or visiting friends for a short while)

#5. I want one thats unique!

#6. Hmm, I would LOVE a scorpion XD, but I would be happy with an uncommon cat or dog breed.

#7. Nope :3


Emperor scorpion's sting is only as bad as, say, a bee sting, and they don't like to sting often, ALTHOUGH they are more of a 'look, don't touch' kind of pet and while you can handle them, it stresses them out and if you drop them, they could die. Scorpions/reptiles/etc, tolerate handling, they aren't like a dog or cat and want to be pet.

If you want something like an invertebrate, I think millipedes may be a good choice, no experience with them but judging by the research I've done on them, are simple pets when it's a species like an african giant black millipede, but here in the US they are somewhat expensive, around $100 w/out shipping.


I know that the bigger a scorpion is, the less painful it'd be if it stung someone. It's the small one's to look out for, they can kill a person with their stingers O_O. It's always the little ones that are deadly, always the little ones!
And thanks for telling me all that, it must've taken some time to gather it all (unless your a genious, of course :3). If I was to get a choice to have any pet in the world, a scorpion wouldn't be the first to come to my mind, I do love them, but I have no experiance with invertebrates. I used to own a Kenyan Sand Boa (R.I.P Rocky T_T) but I don't think the experiance from that would help much with scorpions. And thanks for the Millipede info! I've not always thought of them but thanks to you I might think about it :3.
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby Dαvy » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:40 am

#1. Are you allergic to any animals?
No, but my sister is..So I think that might be a problem.

#2. Do you want an indoor pet or outdoor?
Outdoor

#3. Do you want a cheaper pet or can you get a more expensive one?
I will pay for all the stuff about a hundred dollars if I had too.

#4. Do you want a pet that can be a loner, or one that needs constant attention?

Constant attention.

#5. Are you looking for a pet that'd fit in or that would be unique.
Fit in.

#6. Are there any types or pets you want. (such as dogs, cats, fish, etc.)

I like rabbits, but I also my mother doesn't like pets inside, so I would have to keep everything I have OUTSIDE. But I like chickens too. :3
#7. anything else?

Nope.
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby plum » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:49 am

Shion, I was actually looking into getting some invertebrates in the past, and did a buttload of research, so a lot of stuff I know off the top of my head. Also, having no experience with something is alright, I'm getting a leachie gecko even though I've had none of the rhacodactylus species before(like crested/gargoyle geckos), but I should be good as long as I continue doing research.

Davy, one thing, I don't think you'd be able ALL the supplies for only a hundred dollars.. but things may be different with reptiles and mammals. A good thermostat for a reptile can easily be $100, mine was $200, but can maintain two different temperatures for my UTHs(if that makes any sense), so it's worth it when I have two species with drastically different temp. requirements.
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby maliy » Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:45 am

1. Are you allergic to any animals?
No.

#2. Do you want an indoor pet or outdoor?
I want a dog that is both. Loveable after a long hard day, but very fun to play with and run around with

#3. Do you want a cheaper pet or can you get a more expensive one?
Cheaper. Less than 400 $

#4. Do you want a pet that can be a loner, or one that needs constant attention?
Attention<3

#5. Are you looking for a pet that'd fit in or that would be unique.
Unique and corky

#6. (optional) Are there any types or pets you want. (such as dogs, cats, fish, etc.)
I love dogs. Big dogs. Not super huge just maybe medium/big large.

#7. anything else?
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby varoujan » Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:50 am

#1. Are you allergic to any animals? I am mildly allergic to cats

#2. Do you want an indoor pet or outdoor? indoor

#3. Do you want a cheaper pet or can you get a more expensive one? whatever

#4. Do you want a pet that can be a loner, or one that needs constant attention? Somewhere in the middle, though it should at least like being handled.

#5. Are you looking for a pet that'd fit in or that would be unique. More unique would be nice.

#6. (optional) Are there any types or pets you want. (such as dogs, cats, fish, etc.)

#7. anything else? I am not currently looking for pets (I just got a pair of female rats), I'm just interested to see what your answer will be c:
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby The Cat » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:38 am

varoujan wrote:
#1. Are you allergic to any animals? I am mildly allergic to cats

#2. Do you want an indoor pet or outdoor? indoor

#3. Do you want a cheaper pet or can you get a more expensive one? whatever

#4. Do you want a pet that can be a loner, or one that needs constant attention? Somewhere in the middle, though it should at least like being handled.

#5. Are you looking for a pet that'd fit in or that would be unique. More unique would be nice.

#6. (optional) Are there any types or pets you want. (such as dogs, cats, fish, etc.)

#7. anything else? I am not currently looking for pets (I just got a pair of female rats), I'm just interested to see what your answer will be c:


Okay maybe you'll want a sugar glider. They're indoor, can be handled, are REALLY unique.
Google them, they're very cute!
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby The Cat » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:39 am

isha408 wrote:but what kind?????


Maybe a Tabby cat or an Egyptian Mau.
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby The Cat » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:43 am

Maliy wrote:1. Are you allergic to any animals?
No.

#2. Do you want an indoor pet or outdoor?
I want a dog that is both. Loveable after a long hard day, but very fun to play with and run around with

#3. Do you want a cheaper pet or can you get a more expensive one?
Cheaper. Less than 400 $

#4. Do you want a pet that can be a loner, or one that needs constant attention?
Attention<3

#5. Are you looking for a pet that'd fit in or that would be unique.
Unique and corky

#6. (optional) Are there any types or pets you want. (such as dogs, cats, fish, etc.)
I love dogs. Big dogs. Not super huge just maybe medium/big large.

#7. anything else?


Hehe this is, you seem very dedicated to getting a dog. A breed you might like is a German Shepherd. German Shepherds come in many sizes, they're no too expensive depending on if you get a GERMAN German one. But you can probably find some in your local Ad bulletin or if you can find a Traders' Guide that'd be even better. If you don't think a German Shepherd would be okay you may consider, Labs, Retrievers, Siberian Huskies. But I hope you find a good dog!
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Re: What pet should you get?

Postby The Cat » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:48 am

Davy wrote:#1. Are you allergic to any animals?
No, but my sister is..So I think that might be a problem.

#2. Do you want an indoor pet or outdoor?
Outdoor

#3. Do you want a cheaper pet or can you get a more expensive one?
I will pay for all the stuff about a hundred dollars if I had too.

#4. Do you want a pet that can be a loner, or one that needs constant attention?

Constant attention.

#5. Are you looking for a pet that'd fit in or that would be unique.
Fit in.

#6. Are there any types or pets you want. (such as dogs, cats, fish, etc.)

I like rabbits, but I also my mother doesn't like pets inside, so I would have to keep everything I have OUTSIDE. But I like chickens too. :3
#7. anything else?

Nope.


You might want a Medium (or slightly smaller) dog. Dogs usually require lots of attention and some are free. If you have a fence and a place for the dog to stay for shelter than you might have a good pet! If you want some very small dogs than try, Scottish Terriers, Australian Terriers, or maybe Fox Terriers. I hope you like my picks!
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