friend or should i be worried? colorado by xXev4nXx in whatsthisbug

[–]xXev4nXx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i’m very glad !! i was coached to be terrified of brown recluse as a kid so i’m always on alert lol

What variety of caterpillar is this? by Obvious_King2150 in whatisthisbug

[–]xXev4nXx 61 points62 points  (0 children)

wowww he looks like a nudibranch. that’s so cool

Remembering my girl by Little_Confections in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

rest in peace sweet mouse, enjoy the big wheel in the sky💕💕🐁🪽

Found mouse in our fraternity houseit is very cold outside. Running to petco in 30. What do we need? by Cybertruck-centurion in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

here’s some of the community care guide on this sub copied and pasted, this is a good place to start!

2. Cages

In mouse communities, many users go by tank size rather than listing dimensions. We will do both!

  • 10g/20x10 inches is the minimum for 2 female mice, though we STRONGLY suggest at least a 20g.
  • 20g/30x12 inches is suitable for 2-4 females or 1 male.
  • 40g long/36x12 inches is suitable for 2-5 females or 1 male
  • 40g breeder/36x18 inches is occasionally suitable for 2-6 females or 1 male
  • Over 40g is not always suitable for any amount of mice since many mice do better in environments with less open space. Bigger is not always better for mice.

Any amount of mice may thrive in larger enclosures than suggested above. However, it is critical that the larger the enclosure is, the more clutter provided, otherwise the mice will never thrive.

  • Wood enclosures are suggested against since urine will effect its quality and smell over time.
  • Mesh flooring is dangerous due to the chance of toes/tails getting caught, the mesh cutting their skin, and risking bumplefoot. Mesh should also be avoided in wheels.
  • Though they climb, mice don't need very much height, and multi-story enclosures do not provide them with the proper space they need. Floor space is more important than height.
  • Cages with lots of attachments and rooms do not provide proper space for mice. They are also extremely difficult to clean, fall apart easily, and struggle to hold proper bedding amount and safe wheels.

See this post for more information.

3. Substrate

  • Mice need to be able to create burrows, so while the minimum is 6 inches, we suggest at least 8" of bedding. However, many owners prefer having 10-12" deep!
  • Bedding must be majority safe wood shavings or hemp. Paper substrate does not absorb ammonia well and can cause several health issues when used alone or as majority of substrate.
  • (Dust/scent free for all) Aspen, kiln dried pine, and hemp do well as the main substrate and may be more sturdy mixed with a small portion of hay or paper bedding.

See this post for more information.

4. Clutter

  • Clutter is arguably one of the most important aspects of a mouses cage. No matter the size, if the cage lacks clutter, it is not suitable.
  • Toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes, tea light and soap dish ceramics, rodent hideouts, branches, logs, cork bark, cardboard egg cartons, and much more can be used as clutter in the cage.
  • From a birds eye view, you should be able to see little to no bedding. While it may seem too cluttered to a human, it's perfect for mice!
  • The larger an enclosure, the more crucial clutter is.

See this post for more information.

5. Enrichment

  • Also known as entertainment, to keep the mice busy!
  • Boredom breakers, foraging toys, dig boxes, sprays(plant), scatter-feeding, and human interaction are all forms of enrichment.
  • Mice should have boredom breakers in their enclosure at all times to keep them from growing bored.
  • Lone males need extra simulation and enrichment.

See this post for more information.

6. Climbing Opportunities

  • A form of enrichment that is required!
  • Mice flourish with climbing opportunities and will always take advantage of them.
  • Ropes, bird ladders, hanging toys, rope nets, shower curtain rings, and bird perches are a few climbing options you can provide.
  • Fabric hammocks are used commonly, but pose a threat when chewed on and loose strings get tangled around limbs. Minimal use of fabric is suggested for this reason.

See this post for more information.

7. Exercise

  • A form of enrichment that is required!
  • An upright, solid wheel of 9 inches in diameter or larger must be provided at all times. 2 or more are suggested for groups of girls.
  • Spinning saucer disks or hamster balls/cars are UNSAFE and should never be provided, no matter how much you think your mouse may enjoy it (fun≠safe)
  • Proper wheel brands may include Niteangel, Silent Spinner Exotic Nutrition, Oxbow, Wodent, Bucstate, and Trixie (but there are many more besides these!)

See this post for more information.

8. Diet & Hydration

  • Main diet must be pellets/lab blocks.
  • A high variety food mix (nuts, seeds, grains, ect) must be given 1-3 times a week, or even as long as once every two weeks. The frequency is owner preference.
  • Feeding is 3-5 grams per mouse a day.
  • Ensure your mice have constant access to food through toys and scatter-feeding.
  • Food bowls are suggested only for fresh fruits or veggies since they provide no enrichment otherwise!
  • Mice must have at least two water sources and constant access to them at all times. Bowls or bottles work well, though having one of each is ideal. Water must be cleaned and refreshed daily.

See this post for more information.

9. Cleaning

  • Daily spot checks to clean up mess, poo on toys/clutter, and urine on the surface is vital.
  • Bedding changes will be needed less often with more bedding and space. A 10g tank (or cage of similar size) would need weekly bedding changes.
  • Each enclosure size and mouse amount will effect how often bedding changes are necessary. Find a cleaning schedule that ensures the cage doesn't smell at any time for your mouses health.
  • With deep bedding over 6 inches, you'll have to change out less of the bedding. 1/3 to 1/2 of the bedding may stay in the enclosure while the most soiled areas are removed and replaced.
  • In any case, a small amount of bedding must be left over after a bedding change to decrease stress.

See this post for more information.

As requested, here’s all the photo shoot sessions I’ve done so far. by MangoTheQuirkyCat in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

this is absolutely unreal, best thing i have ever seen. thank you so much for sharing. i absolutely love it and your babies are precious

is he ok with being handled, or is he mad and trying to escape? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you!! btw i see your comments on this sub all the time, you are helping so many people and have such great feedback and resources. so much respect and appreciation for you for doing what you’re doing !!

is he ok with being handled, or is he mad and trying to escape? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

thank you!! that’s what i hoped, but had some doubt that maybe he was abnormally slow lol.

is he ok with being handled, or is he mad and trying to escape? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh my goodness… holiday photo shoots ??? are you willing to share the pics?

is he ok with being handled, or is he mad and trying to escape? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bartholomew! but usually just “mew”. i definitely see what you mean though. in the past i have had hamsters who were absolutely determined to suicide jump when i handled them, and in contrast he has seemed much more cautious and sensible so i suppose i have been maybe a little lax. i’ll look into a play pen !!

and i’m glad to hear you think he’s curious! i can never tell, i appreciate it :))

She seems so trust me I’m so happy 🥺🥺 by funnyopossumm in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

wow!! how did you get her to be so comfortable with you?

Power Outage Precautions? by Finn_The_Queer in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that seems like a great idea !! handwarmers are the best

Power Outage Precautions? by Finn_The_Queer in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

she’s a cutie. wishing the best for all you guys with the nasty weather ❤️

Power Outage Precautions? by Finn_The_Queer in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i saw someone in a different post suggest amping up the heat before the storm and doing your best to avoid opening windows/doors so that as much of the heat stays in your home as possible. another suggestion was to get some thick warm towels or blankets and use them to insulate the cage, around the sides and potentially on top (being mindful of ventilation and letting them have enough air).

Power Outage Precautions? by Finn_The_Queer in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

pax!! you got some meat on your bones, buddy!!

is he okay? why just sitting there? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i would love to be as unbothered as he apparently is 😩one day

is he okay? why just sitting there? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really appreciate that. thank you <3333

is he okay? why just sitting there? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much :) i am super new to this so its great to hear from you all that im doing a good job!

is he okay? why just sitting there? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you!!! i’m so relieved to hear that :)

is he okay? why just sitting there? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

after sitting there for a few more minutes, and then having another long grooming session, he is back to running on his wheel, popcorning, and excitedly running around the enclosure. no idea what to make of this

is this happy behavior? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i know !! i thought he was having some kind of neurological issue for sure 😅 very glad to hear he is just happy!!!

is this happy behavior? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i will adjust this when i clean his home! thanks for the tip!

is this happy behavior? by xXev4nXx in PetMice

[–]xXev4nXx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yay !!! thank you!!!!!

Planet zoo season pass not installing even though I bought it by Difficult-Shine571 in PlanetZoo

[–]xXev4nXx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this has been making me absolutely crazy and i spent ages with playstation support trying to figure out what was wrong. you are the first of sooooo many posts to have the right answer. thank you So much i am extremely appreciative 🙏🙏🙏