04-16-2018, 07:31 AM
Just wanted to share with the forum my experience today:
I had to got out of town to collect two critters that were not being looked after, badly neglected and very skinny (basically a rescue mission).
Upon arriving there was a large cage with one in and a cat cage with another on top of the large cage.
I was told the white female was friendly so being completely stupid put my finger into the cage and bam, bit really hard and deep. Left a deep cut in my little finger and bled tons. Go them both in separate carry cages, dismantled the large cage and brought all home. I let the small male out as its cage was full of urine and feces and felt horrible for it. He decided I needed a good biting for my trouble which initially got me quite scared of him (to the point where when walking towards me would put a towel in the way to not let him get close). After letting him roam the house, talking to him and giving him some food (was STARVING) the biting stopped and within an hour I was petting him. He has calmed right down, already follows me around the house and has let me pick him up without biting.
Amazed at such a quick turnaround however the 'friendly' one is not so friendly. Have tried twice to interact with her and just get bitten hard and repeatedly. Fortunately she is being picked up tonight by an amazing women who works with neglected/abused animals and gives them a great home tonight even driving 5 hours to get her and 5 hours home!
Think the baby male is at a perfect age to bond and become a great friend. Currently he is asleep on top of my bed under a towel and happy as, will pop up updates if people interested and try and get a couple of pics.
I had to got out of town to collect two critters that were not being looked after, badly neglected and very skinny (basically a rescue mission).
Upon arriving there was a large cage with one in and a cat cage with another on top of the large cage.
I was told the white female was friendly so being completely stupid put my finger into the cage and bam, bit really hard and deep. Left a deep cut in my little finger and bled tons. Go them both in separate carry cages, dismantled the large cage and brought all home. I let the small male out as its cage was full of urine and feces and felt horrible for it. He decided I needed a good biting for my trouble which initially got me quite scared of him (to the point where when walking towards me would put a towel in the way to not let him get close). After letting him roam the house, talking to him and giving him some food (was STARVING) the biting stopped and within an hour I was petting him. He has calmed right down, already follows me around the house and has let me pick him up without biting.
Amazed at such a quick turnaround however the 'friendly' one is not so friendly. Have tried twice to interact with her and just get bitten hard and repeatedly. Fortunately she is being picked up tonight by an amazing women who works with neglected/abused animals and gives them a great home tonight even driving 5 hours to get her and 5 hours home!
Think the baby male is at a perfect age to bond and become a great friend. Currently he is asleep on top of my bed under a towel and happy as, will pop up updates if people interested and try and get a couple of pics.
