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Re: SORRY IF THIS IS A STUPID QUESTION

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Posted by Ratkateers Rodentry on August 30, 2001 at 14:57:48:

In Reply to: SORRY IF THIS IS A STUPID QUESTION posted by adam on August 23, 2001 at 14:57:16:

: I noticed that there are two forums one for mice and one for dormice what is the difference between a dormouse and a regular mouse? I am thinkin about purchasing a mouse for a pet! are they good pets to have? please write with any info thank you

: adam

Most people are familiar with the dormouse only through stories, such as "Alice In Wonderland." (By the way, Disney drew it all wrong!) They are a lot different from what the name implies.
They are definetly NOT a mouse! Thay look more like a squirrel, and even have a cute bushy tail.
Dormice are relatively new in the pet industry. The type that are commonly bought & sold in the pet industry are native to Africa. They are adorable little creatures 4-5 inches long, with a tail that adds another 4 inches or so to their length. They have huge eyes, like a sugar glider, & big ears that move independently of each other, giving them a rather comic appearance when they are listening to something. They are brown with black markings & their bellies are white. They are absolutely beautiful creatures, and are great for someone who can't have a large pet, but wants something that will bond with them.
Dormice are climbers, & love to climb around on their favorite human(s). They also love to climb on (non-toxic) tree branches when they are in their cages If this is something you would be interested in, please e-mail me.

Ratkateers Rodentry

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: : I noticed that there are two forums one for mice and one for dormice what is the difference between a dormouse and a regular mouse? I am thinkin about purchasing a mouse for a pet! are they good pets to have? please write with any info thank you : : adam : Most people are familiar with the dormouse only through stories, such as "Alice In Wonderland." (By the way, Disney drew it all wrong!) They are a lot different from what the name implies. : They are definetly NOT a mouse! Thay look more like a squirrel, and even have a cute bushy tail. : Dormice are relatively new in the pet industry. The type that are commonly bought & sold in the pet industry are native to Africa. They are adorable little creatures 4-5 inches long, with a tail that adds another 4 inches or so to their length. They have huge eyes, like a sugar glider, & big ears that move independently of each other, giving them a rather comic appearance when they are listening to something. They are brown with black markings & their bellies are white. They are absolutely beautiful creatures, and are great for someone who can't have a large pet, but wants something that will bond with them. : Dormice are climbers, & love to climb around on their favorite human(s). They also love to climb on (non-toxic) tree branches when they are in their cages If this is something you would be interested in, please e-mail me.

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