What is the best way to grab you gerbil?

Answer 1

The best way to grab your gerbil is around its neck. Use your thumb and index finger to gently grab it around the neck. This way, the gerbil is much more calm and is less likely to fall or get squeezed in the wrong place.

Answer 2

This requires patience. First, put your hand in the cage each day for a minute or two. Gradually it will sit on you hand. Be very calm. Then start to lift up your hand.

Hint: put some sunflower seeds in your hand they love them!!

Answer 3

Many people believe that picking up rodents by the tail is fine as long as you do so at the base of the tail. Gerbils use their tails for balance and never use them to support the weight of the body so it seems unnatural and is definitely stressful and uncomfortable for them. Spend time getting your gerbil used to your hands by calmly holding your hands still in their enclosure. This will allow him or her to get to know you aren't a threat. If you already have a good relationship with your rodent you can cup your hand over it and slide your fingers under it's body so that he can stand on a solid surface before he is lifted out. Once securely cupped in both hands make a little opening for him to peep through. At this point he should feel safer in your hands than out, as he comes to trust you more you can allow more freedom each time until he will be perfectly happy to stay on your body and not leap in a panic to his death.

Never let your guard down though, they can dissappear in a heartbeat. If they trust you though they are much easier to recapture.