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Gerbils tend to bite less in the first place, and if you get them from a respectable breeder and not from a pet store, the gerbil will probably already be hand-tamed and have no reason to bite except if it is threatened. Hamsters are nocturnal, and are not to keen on being woken up, and are therefore more prone to biting. As for hurting less, gerbils only nip unless they mean it and rarely draw blood, while hamsters tend to be biting to bite.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn my experiance, hamsters bite more than gerbils. Over the past 6 years, I've had two pairs of gerbils. All four of them nipped sometimes, but never really hard unless you provoce them to bite hard (like uncarefuly handling them). Hamsters on the other hand, can bite harder.
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Should will com in your hand more hamsters or gerbils?
I think gerbils will more often because they are more curious than hamsters.
Which animals poo more hamsters or gerbils?
gerbils. especially Ginnie pigs!
Do dwarf hamsters bite more than reg hamsters and gerbils?
yes.
Do hamsters bite more than gerbils?
I would say that both could bite, and both have sharp teeth, but, often, hamsters can get scared more easily than gerbils, and gerbils are social animals, so they usually like to be handled a lot, while hamsters would hide in their nest/burrow all day and want to be alone (they are solitary). I believe more likely hamsters would bite.
Do gerbils attract rodents?
Gerbils are rodents. Aswell as hamsters, guinea pigs, mice and rabbits. There are more rodents.
Do gerbils pee more than hamsters?
Depends on the amount of beer each has consumed
Do hamsters or gerbils chew more?
I would say that is a tie. They both need to keep their teeth trimmed. If you have any more questions on gerbils visit my site, www.freewebs.com/gerbils1234
Are guinea pigs and gerbils the same size?
No, because the average length of a guinea pig is 8-11 inches and width of 3-5 inches, and a gerbil is way smaller, with a length of 3-4 inches and a width of 2-3 inches. And guinea pigs are more timid and affectionate. But if you like scaly tails and bites, you could probably own a gerbil.
What bites more girl gerbils or boy gerbils?
It depends on their nature. Some are more aggressive than others so you might be careful aroud them. If you are looking to buy one, just look at its behavior and that will probably tell you if they bite or not.
Are hamsters more cuddly than gerbils?
I would say hamsters but personally I have an gerbil, and my hamster died about 4 years ago. I would say an hamster. But it depends about the gerbil/hamster so there is no fact its an opinion.
What bites you?
almost everything in the world can bite you ex: dogs,sharks,birds,hamsters,certain kids of fish and more.
What is the difference between a Hamster and a gerbil?
1. A gerbil has got a long tail and a hamster has a short stub. 2. A gerbil is a bit like a rat, but smaller, with a furry tail and a shorter snout. 3. Gerbils LOVE chewing and shredding up things, but hamsters don't as much. 4. Gerbils come from the desert. They don't pee very often because they don't drink much. 5. Gerbils are awake during the day. Hamsters are nocturnal. 6. Hamsters have more dark meat.A gerbil is much less a people critter. A gerbil also sleeps 4 hours, then is awake four hours. A hamster (notice the spelling, no p) is noternal. Plus, a gerbil chews everything, while a hamster doesn't. Therefore, a gerbil cannot be put into the plastic houses for ever, because they will find a way to eat it and escape.
