06-11-2003, 09:33 AM | #11 |
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yep. sea monkeys
never seen any of these yet... man... hehehe it's popular since you really don't have to feed them (is this true?) fishes are a hassleif you really want a nice fish... an iguana or some insect that you just have to put in a cage and put some food is the best bet... with fishes... aquariums are just too much of a burden if you are transferring from place to place.. not to mention the unnecessary stress brought on the fishes... |
06-11-2003, 10:04 AM | #12 |
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You could get yourself a budgerigar (sp?). They don't need that much space. Of course they too need care. But you won't have to worry about complains from allergy sufferers. Not many people are allergic to exotic birds and therefore they might be accepted when you move out to a new apartment. [img]smile.gif[/img] They're also cheap.
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06-11-2003, 10:13 AM | #13 |
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You could also try hermit crabs, although they do smell a bit, they are easy to transport, and you dont have to feed them very often(IIRC).
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06-11-2003, 10:20 AM | #14 |
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How about a female slave ? They're much cheaper to feed, and you can make them fetch things. I have yet to see the first dog or cat that will bring you a nice cold beer from your fridge.
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06-11-2003, 11:39 AM | #16 | |
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People think - oh budgies, they're easy - but people who think like this have miserable unhealthy budgies. Did you know that budgies can live to be over 20 years old? Probably not, because most die of malnutrition and neglect before they reach 10 years - because people buy them and do not realise what their requirements are. They also have to have several hours out of their cage every day, and are very delicate - aerosol sprays, cleaning products, teflon cookware, smoke, incense, can all kill them quite painfully and so they are not at all suited to a dorm environment. NOT AT ALL SUITABLE! - an opinion based on 32 years of budgie ownership - and the noise and mess drive me up the wall sometimes, and I'm used to it! I agree with Cloudy - it is not a suitable set up for any pet really. A goldfish would probably be your best bet if you really feel the need for an animal in your life. EDIT: to add that you're wrong - LOADS of people are allergic to birds. Parrots produce a huge amount of dust from the feather sheaths breaking down, which can cause breathing difficulties for even mild asthmatics, and can also result in a lung condition similar to asbestosis. [ 06-11-2003, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Epona ]
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06-11-2003, 11:57 AM | #17 |
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A love bird is a great pal too, although you don't wanna let him alone too much as well, he might get a little cranky.
Just in case you're interrested: http://www.upatsix.com/faq/lvbrdfaq.htm
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06-11-2003, 01:27 PM | #18 |
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they now sell hermit crabs as pets and they are cool to watch and you can decorate their shells and put in new ones all the times, just a thought, but hamsters are great if you get them young
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06-11-2003, 01:34 PM | #19 |
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Gimme your address, and I will send you a prairie dog. They are quite cuddly.
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