African Pygmy Dormouse

[freekygeeky]

Im looking for a new pet and have doe for a while, i want something that can entertain me in my bedrooom, but not
mice... they smell to much..
rabbits they chew
guine pigs as above..

now...

APD do these smell like ''fancy'' mice?
What are they liek as pets
Can they are they tame, liek ''normal'' mice?
Can i see your pics of them and set up
Would you call them tame, and like to be handled or more of a display animal
and are they easy to get hold of from reliable healthy happy places?

[NaomiR]

I'm glad you just asked all those questions as I'm looking at getting apd/s I look forward to the responces.......

[Pouchie]

Originally Posted by freekygeeky

APD do these smell like ''fancy'' mice?
What are they liek as pets
Can they are they tame, liek ''normal'' mice?
Can i see your pics of them and set up
Would you call them tame, and like to be handled or more of a display animal
and are they easy to get hold of from reliable healthy happy places?

They do not smell bad like fancy mice although their droppings do smell and you have to keep on top of the cleaning - making sure to remove uneaten fruit

They CAN be silly tame with plenty of work - you have to keep up with the handling and I suggest going to LyddicleaveBurrow who tames her pups - most people dont as they are traditionally kept as 'watch only' rodents. They dont have to be tame as they are fascinating to watch but you would be missing out a bit

Best setup is a tall Exo terra with lots of climbing branches and nest areas plus a heatmat if the temperature drops below about 20 C

Hope this helps. here are two care guides:

http://www.broadwaterspetland.com/fi...ith_photos.pdf

http://www.broadwaterspetland.com/files/APD_Article.pdf

[coopere]

Hello
I have had mine since the summer and agree with what the other poster said. They are not smelly at all compared to mice which I also have. I wouldn't say they are the kind of pet you can handle a lot - although I am trying to handle my babies evey day (once they are old enough ) They are really quick and you need to be careful not to damage their tails which are delicate. They like to live in groups - so if you don't want babies you need to get a few of the same sex preferably girls. Their diet can be complicated but I get my food premade from the shop I got them from - New world exotics. They also need either red nectar or maple syrup and fruit but no veggies. If you keep your eye out you should get a few young on here - mine have just had a second litter but I am hopefully keeping them! There are quite a few sites if you google.
Emma

[freekygeeky]

Originally Posted by NaomiR

I'm glad you just asked all those questions as I'm looking at getting apd/s I look forward to the responces.......

hehe

Originally Posted by Pouchie

They do not smell bad like fancy mice although their droppings do smell and you have to keep on top of the cleaning - making sure to remove uneaten fruit

They CAN be silly tame with plenty of work - you have to keep up with the handling and I suggest going to LyddicleaveBurrow who tames her pups - most people dont as they are traditionally kept as 'watch only' rodents. They dont have to be tame as they are fascinating to watch but you would be missing out a bit

Best setup is a tall Exo terra with lots of climbing branches and nest areas plus a heatmat if the temperature drops below about 20 C

Hope this helps. here are two care guides:

http://www.broadwaterspetland.com/fi...ith_photos.pdf

http://www.broadwaterspetland.com/files/APD_Article.pdf

thankyou
looking at your last page i saw duprasi, ive NEVER ever seen or heard of them before..... CUTE!!!
anyomore info on these? especial as you said they are docile.... that intersts me

Originally Posted by coopere

Hello
I have had mine since the summer and agree with what the other poster said. They are not smelly at all compared to mice which I also have. I wouldn't say they are the kind of pet you can handle a lot - although I am trying to handle my babies evey day (once they are old enough ) They are really quick and you need to be careful not to damage their tails which are delicate. They like to live in groups - so if you don't want babies you need to get a few of the same sex preferably girls. Their diet can be complicated but I get my food premade from the shop I got them from - New world exotics. They also need either red nectar or maple syrup and fruit but no veggies. If you keep your eye out you should get a few young on here - mine have just had a second litter but I am hopefully keeping them! There are quite a few sites if you google.
Emma

thankyou!

[Pouchie]

We spent all weekend talking to people who have never heard of Duprasi so youre not alone!

It is so sad because they have been here for years and years and make much better pets than hamsters if you like their tail (they have a fat club like tail which some people dont like and some love).

They are naturally docile and very easy to get silly tame.

If they do nip they dont tend to break the skin but are very uninclined to bite anyway.

You keep them like a gerbil and they don't climb or jump over the side of the tank and are incredibly clean and tidy.

They have a cute habit of sleeping out in the open upside down as opposed to hamsters who have to hide away all day and are usually grumpy if you disturb them whilst sleeping.

Sadly most people have quit breeding Duprasi as they cant rehome the young but myself and another couple of breeders have kept them going incase popularity increases again which thankfully it has! I actually have a little waiting list for the two litters I am expecting.

They are generally solitary too so you only need one by the way.

[Pouchie]

Forgot to add - I actually have a little girl who needs a home. She is about 3 months old if you are interested drop me a line

Heres pics http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/domes...ord-excel.html

[xvickyx]

Originally Posted by Pouchie

Forgot to add - I actually have a little girl who needs a home. She is about 3 months old if you are interested drop me a line

Heres pics http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/domes...ord-excel.html

I have never heard of these either, they are adorable & I hope your little girl finds a nice home

[Pouchie]

Thankyou :o)

[freekygeeky]

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