PETS I DON'T WANT TO OWN...& WHY

[@Emiology]

1 Like = 1 prayer for the absolute bowl cut of a haircut my hairdresser gave me this week

[@garl1cbr3adl0v3r]

Emiology yay first like x

[@zoeyzoey19]

You should get some face framing layers. ♥️

[@SashaKiggen]

Emiology how do you edit your videos?

[@brycesusong6307]

Hi

[@deplorabledave1048]

OK, Betty Page.

[@meowsmakemusic718]

“Guinea pigs” Me: *opens mouth to argue then glances at my guinea pigs* Also me: *Closes mouth* Still me: “Fair.”

[@nicoleffion1563]

Meows Make Music haha lmao me

[@jackpayne6518]

Pretty much how I felt! Love them with all my heart but I know not everyone would be interested in full time guinea pig care x•)

[@rebeccaryancross]

Same lololol

[@wolfgirl4486]

They are very... Loud but I luv em

[@bellahmcbryde5040]

OMG THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I DID

[@gracecaternolo1266]

“Speaking of children, that is another pet that I have no interest in having.” Me too girl lol

[@azurastar3223]

I often tell people that children are like puppies. They need food, water, you have to potty train them, they chew on everything and need to be walked daily and both need lots of attention...I describe my son as better then a puppy.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@azurastar3223 I get people not wanting children. But for those who do- isn't it amazing how if it"s someone elses it is meh but if it's your own there is this undescribable amazing feeling of affection?

[@pawsnotclaws2772]

Azura Star lol

[@boomarang3018]

Azura Star I do lol

[@puglover6113]

I kinda want kids... but at the same times no 😂

[@sahanak5041]

Yess we need more videos like this! We need to stop the toxic idea that being a pet-tuber requires you to have a wide array of animals and constantly expand your collection:) Personally, I would never own rats or mice, I just think they are too short lived and I know I would be too upset about every passing, but I love seeing how passionate you are about your animals and that is exciting and makes me watch:)

[@sahanak5041]

I would love to see a video about how you go about researching an animal and truly deciding if it is right for you or not. I see so many people getting animals only to find out they don’t enjoy them very much. I think that would be really interesting:) I also think including some of the categories that animals have to check in order for you to consider them. I think it would help a lot of evaluate where we stand and what pets are right for us:)

[@kittenmimi5326]

I own hamsters so... is it terrible or am I heartless if I don't like... cry or get suoer sad with each hamster's passing? I mesn they are kund of short lived so I kind of just accepted and got used to that, and the parting is after say, 2 years and not 10 years so I feel it has less impact on me. I do live them very much, and I do get kinda sad over them but not like, bawling...

[@appleglassjuice11]

@@kittenmimi5326 No, thats perfectly fine to not be sad, everyone is different to certain animal/pet deaths.

[@FluffyJellyfish]

"children are a pet I don't want" so relatable I can't even...

[@little.animals]

...

[@lorr8221]

I’m a child I agree

[@disneymaniac001]

that was reinforced for me and my fiance while we were fostering 2 cats (for the first and last time). we didn't want kids before and want them even less now 😂

[@FiteMeM8Channel]

I work in an arcade. I deal with a lot of kids. We get great kids and we get awful kids. As much fun my job is and how much I enjoy it I don't intend of making a little gremlin especially any time soon.

[@onaginger7238]

Aame

[@Mega8884]

Glad you touched on certain dog breeds like pugs! Personally I can't support these breeds knowing there is unethical and questionable breeding practices leading to their existance, not to mention puppy mills. Adopt mixed breeds all the way

[@ChristyPlayz]

JACK CHIS FTW or rat jacks hehe

[@bobatea7392]

Or working breeds that haven’t been ruined by people looking for looks

[@mybeloved1810]

Yes always adopt but different dog breeds have different temperaments suited for different households, levels of exercise and amount of care needed, so a certain dog breed might be a better choice for some people. Adopt a mix if you can and are capable of handling dogs. Yes every dog can be trained to behave a certain way, but not everyone is the dog whisperer yayee sorry if this sounded like an attack or sm I just rly enjoy talking about this topic but I do hate people who breed dogs to give them even more health risks like plz no abuse

[@KJ-kl4sf]

Yeah I find Pugs really butt ugly anyways.

[@cecerats]

my doggo is a maltese (probably has other genes too) we got from the shelter. he's really sweet but he has a big fear for other dogs, so we couldn't take him to puppy training. if he wasn't very small he would probably be unbearable. he's great for emotional support though.

[@rat-tastic422]

You said you didn’t want a bird and then some baby birds outside my house started screaming and all the pigeons took off and some crows started cawing frantically

[@alexb9930]

Rat-Tastic 👌

[@aquadraco20]

Thank you for talking about pugs! I think more people need to know about them.

[@definitelynotavegan7285]

And English bulldogs

[@evie402]

@@definitelynotavegan7285 at least there are attempts to make them healthier by cross breeding 😓(my own dog is a attempt she's a olde English bulldogge she was going to be a part of a breeding program but she hated intact males for some reason and was surrendered to a rescue that my family works with) but over all the breed has to be crossbred if we want to keep them around for much longer.

[@paganfox165]

Had a pug once, never agen. AKC talks about betering the breed, but thats just code for narrowing the gene pool. A foundation needs to be made for breeding healthy animals, tossing out the consept of breeds all together. Unfortunatly if you want to cross dogs and allow for more diversity and ACTUALY breed for better health, you get harassed becuse breeding is, "only for the preservation and betterment of the breed" AKA: speeding the hurttle of the dog species to extinction. Thats right, extinction. Pure breeds only started 100-200 years ago, and look at the health issues caused. Yeah, they avoid breeding german sheppards with hip dysplasia, but they keep breeding for short back legs and curved spines, and wonder why that dehibilitating hip issue keeps cropping up. I wanted to become a dog breeder, but after finding out that if i actualy cared about the well being of the domestic dog, i would be attacked and harrassed on all sides, i gave up that dream. Just look at the breeder of the blue bay german shepard, trying to take them to their healthyer roots. (Yes, german shepards desended from wolfdogs, but 5gens after the pure wolf, they are no longer considured a wolfdog. )

[@lilyjones4289]

Yes most short snout dogs

[@soph4850]

I love pugs but I will never own one

[@ShieniLicksOnLemons]

Pugs and bulldogs and all the breeds that have short snouts make me really sad, when I had an internship at a vet clinic I learned that those breeds will happily sit around, fully awake with the intubation pipe down their throat... With most breeds you have to monitor the dog when they're coming out of anesthesia because if they wake up with the intubation pipe still in their throat they can bite the pipe in half and then the dog has to be put under anesthesia again so you can fish out the pipe from their lungs, pugs and French bulldogs won't bite the pipe because *they are so happy to be able to breathe for once in their life* I can never forget how sad this French bulldog looked when we had to take the pipe out because we couldn't be there to monitor her, she was awake and conscious of what was happening around her but safety protocols and rules dictate that an animal can't be left like that with no one watching even if the dog wants to be intubated :(

[@hannahb.9749]

About the "Oh my Snake would love to eat your rat!" kind of comments. What the heck guys?! I have goats and a lot of the time when I tell people I have goats the first thing they say is something along the lines of "I bet they would be delicious." That is my animal. I care for them, I have a bond with them, I love them. Why would you say something like that? It is NOT funny, it is rude and cruel and honestly says a lot about your character, (bad, it says your character is bad.) Anywaaays that is how I feel about those people.

[@jaimieking5297]

I had a man say "ooooh my cat Georgie would looove to play with that. He'd kill it in one swipe!" while staring at my rat in a vet's office waiting room, AND in front of his young son, sitting next to him. In response, I looked down at his cat sitting in its carrier and said: "oooooh and I know my Rottweiler would love to play with that! She'd break sweet Georgie's little neck in one swift shake! CRACK!!!!!!!". Btw, I don't own a rottie, never have and never will. And would never wish harm on a cat or any animal obviously. But just felt like this guy needed a taste of his own medecine. Which seems to work: His face dropped and he went "WTF???" Then in disgust, he just looked away, visibly upset, and left me the fuck alone for the rest of my vets appointment. I guess somehow, to him joking about feeding my pet rat to his cat was fine and funny, but me talking about doing the same to his cat with a big dog was rude, not funny and insensitive. Ah well.

[@nva8388]

@@jaimieking5297 And thats on karma 😂👌

[@charlotte6154]

Whenever someone gives me bullshit about my rats being eaten, I tell them, "Well how about if I feed your dog to a coyote? How would that make you feel?"

[@fabulouskelly3438]

i have a mouse and my mom was talking to her friend in front of me and was like “wow maybe (cat’s name) should come over sometime and meet the mouse!” and they laughed and it honestly was pretty disturbing bc i really love my mouse and it makes me really sad whenever i think of him being harmed :(

[@fabulouskelly3438]

@@jaimieking5297 iconic. good job

[@yellow4648]

All of the health factors when it comes to pugs is so sad.

[@lieutmich7681]

@@MARS-th6er my pug doesn't have breeding issues 😐

[@nva8388]

@@lieutmich7681 Breatheing* ._.

[@nva8388]

@@lieutmich7681 and alot of pugs have them not all of them 😶

[@Jen.K]

@@lieutmich7681 Same here, my pug is fine, so is my Frenchie. What's with all the pug hate

[@marylock3105]

I have 4 cats 6rats and 1hampster the love of my life 😇 they complete me they miss me when I am out

[@MotherOfWednesday]

Rats are EVERYTHING any way! I have had no desire to own any other animals since getting rats. They literally tick every box for me.

[@kurtweber2]

This is my first year of having rat pets. I was surprised to find out how much more I like them then any other small rodent I have had. They have such personality!

[@Urmom-vk5yt]

life expectancy ;^;

[@waverider8549]

Me too. They are so gentle

[@shadowgirl765]

Before I ever owned a mouse, I found a mouse one day when I was working in my bar. I don't understand how people can hate them or be scared of them because when I saw a wild one I desperately wanted to take it home. I thought it was adorable. I wound up getting mice a few months later

[@katherine9616]

The dogs thing is so me I wouldn't have any brachycephalic or domed headed breeds they are just too likely to need so much medical intervention

[@anyabehringer783]

I honestly don’t recommend hedgehogs to anyone as pets. Don’t get me wrong, I love them but they’re super difficult to have because they’re incredibly messy, super hard to bond to and it’s absolutely devastating when you have a good bond with one because they are incredibly prone to health issues. I have sugar gliders and they’re like the perfect pet for me, but not for a lot of people. I love how you can acknowledge what pets you wouldn’t want or couldn’t provide for!

[@kaylareynolds5001]

Anya Behringer they aren’t messy I have a African pygme and he has one poop a day but I do agree with u with health issues l take care of my hedgehog very well but he got and ear infection and he had to get two of his back feet removed poor little guy he got his leg tied in hay and I removed it but gangrene started growing on his leg from the hay being tied around his leg he didn’t get and blood circulation to it and it was just 1 Day it was on his leg before we removed it but honestly he’s the best little guy they don’t even need to be kept in cages most the time one I accidentally left the cage door open it was so funny he was in are dogs bed and eating big dog food and he loved it lol and he sleeps a lot I love him so much he’s been threw so much

[@anyabehringer783]

Kayla Reynolds you must be really lucky haha!! Every hedgehog I’ve met including my own are extremely messy lol. Curious as to why your guy had hay in his cage? Don’t take this the wrong way, but they aren’t rodents so they don’t need it for digestion or to wear down their teeth 🙂. It can also be an issue if one of their little eyes are poked! I’m glad your little one is okay!

[@kaylareynolds5001]

Anya Behringer I have a bunny cage beside him and hay that was in the bunny cage got into his cage it was only a little bit and I feel terrible about it but I asked the vet and he said he could if banged it and got gangrene he has a large cage but I find bunny’s very messy right now I have the hedgehogs cage in my room in a large cage

[@kyliebrown8172]

Anya Behringer everyone keeps telling me I should get a Sugar Glider because they know how much I love animals, so I was wondering if they would make a good pet for someone and if they are extremely hard work with because I might get one when I'm older if they are good pets.

[@haroldomiyaura912]

I find awesome sugar gliders

[@alanagill8041]

So I’m sat here with a coffee watching this vid and I have to admit I totally lost it when you said “speaking of children, that is another pet I have no interest in owning” 😂😂

[@garl1cbr3adl0v3r]

also i think u are one of those youtubers that deserve way more followers than they have x

[@Emiology]

Thank you Jess!

[@Asa-Sol]

On the subject of non screeching birds, i think pigeons have to be one of the most auditorily pleasing birds to keep. theyre just so pleasant to listen to imo :) although based on what you said about hedgehogs Pigeons might not be right for you lol!

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

i love the high pitched sounds of parrots

[@notsofancyrats]

Great video! The pet I personally don't want is also a kid ;) I do love kids, they're just not for me. Other than that, I'm pretty open to all kinds of pets. Allergic to rabbits though, otherwise I'd definitely have gotten them again. Dogs are my favorite, but I unfortunately don't have the space and time for them at the moment. Lastly, I don't want any pets from a breeder. I try to adopt instead of buy when possible.

[@archiecook55]

With the career I'm going into I'll be interacting with children enough as it is so I'd rather not deal with them when I'm at home. I'd love to have dogs though sometime. I've always loved them but I've never been able to have any.

[@SoapMonkeeyy]

Omg I think I would die without my beardie! I’ve only had him for a year now and as much as I don’t like to pick favorites... he definitely holds a special place in my heart 💕 They have such amazing personalities and are so friendly 💕

[@quiglet_piglet]

I have 2 rabbits and i absolutely love them!!! They make such beautiful pets. But obviously if you don't have the space for them don't get them because we want them to have a happy life

[@fringedweller9058]

I have 5 Japanese Quail. They are sweet birds and make good pets. I long to have some pet chickens one day but don't currently have the space so Quail for me were the next best thing as they require less room in the garden.

[@Kysa1140]

“When will you get a giraffe because I want one and need some care videos for them” (Don’t come at me I’m kidding)

[@notsoamericangirl2568]

omg, the gerbil thing happened to me as well! Even worse: when counting back, the girl turned out to already be pregnant before we got them in the store... I still want to get gerbils again one day, but my dad reacted pretty allergic to their dustyness (bear in mind: we kept them in cages that were waaaayyy to small, so they were way more messy and smelly then they should have been), so I'll have to wait until I get my own place. Though I'm also considering keeping them in my bedroom...

[@imhakks]

Your new mice are sooo cute🥰 I saw them on insta💜 Can’t wait for the video of them😆

[@savvycrafts239]

I love having a hedgehog, I think they’re the perfect pet for me personally, but they’re definitely not for everyone! And yeah, the poop is out of control😂 really interesting vid Em!

[@Aisha-721]

I even watched a video of a hedgehog 🦔 pee and poop 💩 on the carpet.

[@mrlollz1849]

Please get a pet human, I don't know how to care for it.

[@mightybruno]

Always dig your hair 👍🏼🦋 love your take on things. So 🐈🦚🐢🐌 are in👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thanks for sharing

[@miiiiles]

Jay L I’ve seen you reply to a few comments and cannot understand what you’re going on about. Use english mate

[@owlwhisker0w031]

I'm disappointed the snake community would say "oh my snake would love to eat your rat. " We already struggle with the stigma that we just love to kill, which we don't. I own both rats as pets and a snake. If I wanted to just kill everything my pets would not be here today.

[@Emiology]

I'm disappointed too! I have lot of friends who keep snakes and they're respectful, and love my rats and mice, but it just gives snake owners a bad name. The fact that they actively seek out my videos, to comment about how much they hate my pets. I'm not particularly fond of spiders but you don't see me going on tarantula channels to tell them i hate their pet?

[@owlwhisker0w031]

@@Emiology Exactly! It is so hard for me to go on rodent communities for breeding advice for rodents, because as soon as you say some will be feeders they flip out like you murdered their dog and say what a horrible person you are. On Snake amino we welcome everyone and make sure no one gets trashed on for any opinion. Even if it's harming your animal calling them a horrible person never helps.

[@wildwithroxi988]

@@Emiology I have two snakes of my own who I adore, but I have also loved rats , and mice, for the longest time and I adore them too. It breaks my heart to feed the frozen thawed rodents honestly, but I do it for my noodles because unfortunately that's what they eat.. if I could have it another way I would. I've had hamsters and guinea pigs before I had snakes as well. I honestly think its rather idiotic to seek out people with pets that you may not like all that much just to sends threats online to their owners saying your pet is going to kill theirs.. how dumb, honestly like.

[@oreofuji7682]

"I was sold 'two male gerbils' and I ended up with about 20" haha I love that, obviously not great at the time tho!

[@keirastars8154]

No kidding 😮😮😮

[@LulaMae21]

I loved my hedgehog and think they make amazing pets for the right person, but they are definitely not for everyone, and I frequently tell people that when they come to me wanting information on them. I did read recently that the poop consistency is related to not enough insect matter in their diet but have not had a chance to read up on that more thoroughly.

[@angrybees8248]

Thank youuuu I've mentioned before that I don't like pugs because of their breathing issues and the people I was with freaked out and were all over me asking and saying "But they're so cute! How could you hate pugs?" Very annoying.

[@Hammerharpy]

Thank you for this realistic video. I volunteer with parrots & have rescue birds (2 parrots & a pigeon) & they are a lot of work and the parrots are definitely loud 😅 I also have 2 rescue guinea pigs & they are also a lot of work. They all keep me very busy cleaning & playing with them. Also totally agree with you on brachychephalic dogs. Although they can look cute, it’s not fair on them to be breed into poor health. You’ve gained a new subscriber ☺️

[@rabbitquartet9273]

I'm very very lucky I have a massive rabbit room and I live in England. I have the room for 4 massive cages so I'm very happy about it. I would love to have rats and a hamster but I would want them in a different different room and and I don't have another room but hopefully hopefully one day i will

[@animalobsessed1]

We used to have free roam bunnies. They were literally allowed to go anywhere on our property. When they wanted to come inside or outside, they'd sit in front of our glass door until we noticed and opened the door for them. They also NEVER peed or pooped inside, but always waited to be let outside. (We had a litter box indoors at first, but got rid of it because they chose to never use it.) However, I don't think I'd ever want more rabbits, or at least not more rescues, because the ones we had never became tame/cuddly enough for my taste. Some of them would occasionally approach and let me pet them, but most didn't want to be touched at all, and they all certainly didn't want to be picked up and cuddled. I'm not sure if this is a problem with all rabbits, or was just because they were rescues.

[@rabbitquartet9273]

@@animalobsessed1 that's how 70% of rabbits are they aren't pets that like to be picked up because they are pray animals. Most don't even sit and huge u. With rescue rabbits it can take years for them to trust you because they have had very bad experiences with humans.. I've got 4 that are very cuddly but one is 10 year old so I've worked with him for awhile. My other 2 was very socialised by the breeder so that's why they are so cuddly

[@animalobsessed1]

@@rabbitquartet9273 Yeah, that's what I thought, and why I probably won't be getting any more. If an animal I have ends up not being tame, I'm fine with just admiring the cuteness from a distance, but I'm not going to go out of my way to buy one like that.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@animalobsessed1 ahh yep. I know for some people they make great pets but for me it just makes me feel sad, like my love isn't returned even though I get that's just the way they are. I'd like to get an animal that really would enjoy and crave my attention ^^ like cats. Dogs can be cute too, I like petting people's dogs but not into owning one myself. Seems like more work to potty train and walk them etc, also I found a lot of dogs have this specific dog smell... I wonder if it is just the owners being gross or if that's just the way it is. If so then I'm not gonna be interested in one

[@animalobsessed1]

@@kittenmimi5326 double coated dogs have more smell than single coated, or low shedding dogs. It's the way they are, and shouldn't be washed off constantly. Occasional washing is fine, but too much is too much. I like the smell of my dogs anyway. I find the litter box situation that comes with cats to be much more hassle, than any of the care my dogs need. Especially when the cat poos while there's bad weather outside, so you can't even open the window to get the smell out! >.< Also the reason I'd be hesitant about ferrets. Carnivore poo indoors is a no-go for me.

[@cecilia7259]

Yes, I can understand that one can love all animals but not want certain ones as pets. For instance, I could see myself with any type of pet rodent, including gerbils... but never Syrian hamsters. Don't ask me why, I just don't feel them. And what is so funny is that they were the first pets that I've wanted to own as a teenager, but it happened that they've run out of hamsters on the day we visited the store, so I came home with a tortoise. After that, even till today, I've never felt a thing for Syrians though I like them and go awww, but I never wanted to adopt one any time I saw someone re-homing them. But I like them. But I don't want to keep them. You make a good point in that never tell someone to own a pet just so that they can make a video for the audience. I'm glad you made this video.

[@hopex8302]

I have 10 pets I had to put my hamster to sleep the other week:( I love watching your videos there’s so much information sometimes you give without realising aswell! I really want a pair of rats but I’m moving house next month so will stick to the research for now x

[@immijo5571]

Thanks for doing this video it's nice to see a pet youtuber upright saying that there are some animals that they don't want becuase a lot of people will just go out and by like a sugar glider on a whim or something so thanks for doing this🐁

[@Emiology]

I’ve known what animals I’ve wanted for years, will plan for a few years, I’d like to think that won’t ever change ☺️

[@immijo5571]

@@Emiology I do think that most people have a kind of "genre" I guess of animals and stick to those for me personally it's small animals (primarily rodents) and reptiles

[@tiffanygreen2523]

After seeing what a pigs skull looks like I could never own one, unless it came from a rescue situation.

[@LucyHeartfiliaasdfghj]

Pigeons are very nice pet birds! They're easy to tame, their noises are quiet and calming and they are quite intelligent

[@brycesusong6307]

“I dont really want a rabbit” “I more of a rabbit person” I am in confusion

[@jadeintheflesh]

Jay L are you ok

[@booboobunny5655]

She said she likes rabbits, but has no room for them so.

[@laurasrodents]

"Speaking of children, that is another pet I'm not interested in having"😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dragonfye1]

Awe... no Guinea pigs 🥺, that makes me sad. I own two, they make wonderful pets. However, I GREATLY respect u for KNOWING a Guinea is not for you. You seem very educated when it comes to pets.

[@vae6862]

I have four cute American guinea pigs! I love them dearly

[@LittlePaws18120]

0:50 Very important! Thank you for bringing that to attention.😀🐾💚

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

Great list! I definitely understand your apprehension about snakes that eat rodents. Although I own rodent-eating snakes. I’m iffy about owning rodents myself because I feel like my snakes would smell the rodents and be in “food mode” all the time.

[@Emiology]

Yeah that too! I don’t know whether having a snake in my pet room would stress out the snake or my rodents, and I can’t see myself ever having more than one room for everyone to live in!

[@adams3817]

Her: I wouldn’t own a hedgehog, hey poop to much Me: *looks over at my hedgehog* you could poop less...

[@amburrfershurr]

As a degu and rat mum... So legit, I love my degus, but rats are so much more loving in return. My degus never want cuddles, whereas my rats get daily squidges :)

[@meganoreo1839]

ugh im so scared of spiders too. Also your hairstyle is really cute

[@brycesusong6307]

Same they are 3 AM scary

[@readingswithjoyjoy2286]

Spiders are my worst enemy in life😐

[@izzy4894]

I saw your new mice on your insta! So cute! xx

[@imhakks]

IKR

[@xriex]

I was with you on the spiders - until I started watching The Dark Den and Exotics Lair channels; I'm now strongly considering getting a tarantula or three.

[@saracollins9534]

I can really appreciate that you won't get an animal unless you have the space. Guinea pigs and rabbits need so much space!

[@roaddogg1978]

Don't worry I accept you decisions, And I totally agree with you on the spider! Ily Emiology! ❤️

[@darkchildo3]

I have two rabbits (two females not bonded) and they are free roam most of the time. I agree they are alot of work!! Not an easy pet for children as they are marketed. I love them I want a third but a Flemish giant haha.

[@brooklyn_and_moon9096]

1:24 you go emi! Tell em! 😁 Also if your still interested in snakes there are actually types that don’t eat mice but bugs!

[@itzmais]

interesting to listen to different opinions!🥰

[@JackieFuckingChan]

Hi maisie. Are you a pet youtuber too? I would love to subscribe.

[@ShenayaAndNorah]

“Rabbits” Me: Looks at my rabbit Me: “good choice”

[@Ash-cw4ed]

Emiology: * makes valid points and me agreeing * Emiology: * doesn't want children as pets * Me : * applauds in agreement *

[@drbettyschueler3235]

I agree with you on the types of pets you wouldn't want to own. I managed a pet store and I found that there are many species of animals I just don't care to own, such as gerbils and parrots. And I'm definitely against owning any breed of dog or cat that can't survive on its own as it means it has been poorly bred. I am totally against fooling with Mother Nature unless there is an overwhelming reason for doing so.

[@palacsinta6622]

You're the reason why I have a crested gecko :D It was a love at first sight when I watched your video.

[@mousehousing938]

About male mice's smell: I think it varies from individual to individual. I've had two male mice. One had a strong repulsive smell and was constantly urine marking everywhere (including on me), it was almost like he was incontinent (he also had lots of health issues, and died when he was only about a year old). He had a cute quirky personality and I liked him, but found his smell a bit hard to deal with. The other male mouse had a different smell, not nearly as strong and not repulsive ... it was never a problem for me, and I came to kind of like his smell over time, as I built positive associations with all aspects of him

[@daisymae3717]

I agree with your thoughts on gerbils. I have one right now (we had a pair, one died and the remaining one is almost 2 years old) and they are difficult to hold because they are energetic but don't grip on so you have to be careful they don't fall. And while my gerbil is friendly I feel he mearly tolerates me. Mice are definitely my favorite because once you get them tame and bond they actually like you and you can let them sit on your sholder.

[@kay2239]

The gerbil story is exactly what happened to me!! such a nightmare, finally found a shelter to take them all and i was given the option to keep a few (same-sex) but it was a 100% no from me... on the brightside, i learnt a lot about gerbil care ahaha

[@lily_3rinB]

This was so entertaining I was hoping you’d do a video like this! ❤️😘😁

[@anthonymcdonnell6615]

also Guinea pigs let out a loud whistle noise when food is about

[@mlewyn]

one of their most enduring qualities, in my opinion.

[@elainaknibb6809]

That is a good thing!

[@Ren_Melon]

Don’t get a guinea pig...They are lovely little beans that are so cute, but they are just so much work.

[@abby7210]

@@Ren_Melon totally agree! i sadly have to give them away, since i didn't realize they costed more way money then i researched. i also had school, so i didnt have time to give them attention. so i made an amazing decision to give them to an adult who had the experience with guinea pigs. she is so nice and even lets me visit them! make sure u really dig deep when researching.

[@elloiseboyce1303]

Anthony Mcdonnell, It’s called wheeking 😂

[@meganmegan1222]

I get the irrational fear thing. My irrational fear is things that can fly in an enclosed space, like birds can fly around me outside and I love watching them and try to get closer to them, but if one gets into my house I am a screaming, crying, hysterical mess and I have no idea why.

[@smievil]

wild birds getting indoors can be quite bothersome though.

[@insertmynamehere2305]

Im suprised a degu got mentioned! i I don't hear people talk about them often. I own 2 degus since a few months and its my first time owning them but its going really well! The one is pretty calm and the other is really hyper so its fun to have 2 degus with a complete different character. Im trying to make them used to my hand but currently they only see it as a treat ^^" . But further their adorable and I get that you dont prefer to get them cause they are really hyper (most of them) And thats okay! But i just appreciate that degus got mentioned since in my country almost no one knows they even exist

[@deplorabledave1048]

I agree 100% with your list. Did you happen to mention noisy obnoxious Birds?. That's not happening in my house

[@waverider8549]

I inherited a cockatiel. It screeches non stop.

[@katelennon6869]

Rabbits are like having a dog or cat. I have one and he’s wonderful but they need a lot of love and attention. Great video

[@katiewiest3638]

i agree with so much of this video! i have two rabbits and they are amazing! but, i COMPLETLEY agree with you on everything you said about them. they are such a big dedication. I sweep up their area, refill their hay, and do any other things at least 1-3 times a day. personaly i am able to take care of them, because i dont have a lot of other animals. i am so happy that you brought up the fact that rabbits are a lot of work, time, and effort! but i love my bunnies so much!

[@simplyfroggy577]

I've had five male mice. Most of them had a normal odor but one of them (he actually looks similar to Fig, but black and white) smelled the WORST. Such a strong ammonia smell. He was a sweetheart but phew, he stunk! I've heard that using corncob bedding can help, and cleaning the cage at least once a week.

[@brycesusong6307]

I can’t wait for tomorrow cuz we pick up my dogs from camp bow wow we just got back from vacation!!! I was also excited to see my hamster when we got home an hour ago (my grandma checked on him while we were gone she came to our house once a day when we were gone)

[@HippoHannah]

I have 2 chinchillas and 5 Rats! I chose chinchillas as a second pet after having my rats for years! I will always have rats but chinchillas are pretty awesome!

[@gwensedgwick2385]

Honestly your KZbin channel is all I watch on my tablet, except for like 10 minutes of a game. P.s. I love your KZbin channel! ❤👍

[@girlmeetspup5778]

i respect your opinion!! :) for me personally I cannot imagine my life without gerbils, they are my everything and are very emotionally attached to me💕💕

[@Mel-bj3ko]

Love your videos! I’ve been heavily researching about rats and plan on getting two males from a nearby breeder. Been binge watching your videos!

[@Aisha-721]

I read that someone bought a pinky or fuzzy mouse (I don't remember which) as a snack for her bearded dragon. But she decided to raise the little mouse instead of giving it to her beardie.

[@Eliza_woods04]

Emmy: I wouldn't own Guinea pigs Me: what why?? Then glances over at my Guinea pig eating her poop Also me : fair enough

[@Thesummerstorm10]

Having owned a few of the animals in the list, i totally agree with you. I'd never own a snake, Guinea pigs or rabbits again. I wouldn't have hamsters either. And although I had a very special bond with one of my bearded dragons, my other one is a grumpy sod who tries to bite me daily Haha! My Rats have been the sweetest animals I've ever owned ❤ my child has her moments

[@nordichamstercare9143]

The more videos I se off you i like you more and more! Your ethical reasons i totally agree with

[@FreshwaterIchthyology]

I really like the behaviour of snakes, they are quite relaxing to me, but the origin of the food isn't great to be honest but it could improve. I agree regarding pacman frogs, their also a tad bit of a pain to get going but toads are really epic! I am tempted by the African bullfrog or a cane toad as well. I also agree about crested geckos and kind of geckos in general.

[@candycloverr]

She mentioned that she didn’t mind ducks and I would recommend them if your looking in to them I have two khaki Campbells and they are so cute and yeah I love them 💕😊

[@Shaina-tv3cu]

My Bearded Dragon Jo was the most amazing pet I have ever had. I got him from a breeder. He was a smooth baby, I think they called him a leatherback bearded dragon. He passed away two years ago and I had him cremated. Honestly the best pet I have ever enter my life.

[@Aisha-721]

A store in my neighborhood had an aqua macaw (a large parrot) with a gold colored breast. He was a beautiful bird but he was so noisy neighbors complained and the owner sold him.

[@bluetoast5939]

Hello! I know this is an old video but I hope you read this! If you don't have any interest in birds because they are loud, I definitely suggest looking into pigeons! I own a house pigeon myself and he is one of the most lovely birds I've ever owned. He is very cuddly and loves to play, and most of all, he is practically dead silent. The only sounds you'll hear a pigeon making is a couple coos. They are a very underrated pet and I wish more people had them! Pigeons have an awful reputation and there are many pigeon rescues with pigeons up for adoption. They are definitely an easier bird compared to a parrot, but they are still trainable and very playful, and each one has their own personality. My boy, Nutmeg, is very excitable and loves to dance around and fly and play, while my boyfriend's pigeon is a very stoic and quiet girl that prefers to just sit quietly with you and get petted. They are amazing pets, and definitely deserve to be more prevalent in the pet world.

[@lalilubeans8605]

Her: “when will you get a hamster” The captions: “when can you eat a hampster” ➖💧👄💧➖

[@canaldbmiguel1429]

Lmaokkkk

[@hmksprouse]

I completely get what you said about birds. I love parrots in the sense that they're gorgeous and I love watching them, but the idea of having to listen to them all day every day... I just couldn't do it. I get migraines, and I know that would create a massive problem.

[@Emiology]

I suffer really badly from migraines too! Don’t know how I could ever have children for the exact reason I’d be in bed all day every day with a migraine 😅

[@fattyMcGee97]

You'd hate my house... The budgies never shut up! I love them so much though. The little ass hole shit machines that they are 😁 Ever since having owned rats though - whenever I see them in TV or music videos being used for shock effect, all I can see is the cute little fluffy pet rats that just want treats and playtime

[@rabbitquartet9273]

We don't want the same pet lol for the exact same reason but I do want and own rabbits

[@kittenmimi5326]

I'm kinda stuck lol. I find rabbits cute, I like em but is not sure about their persona. Like how they are prey animals and while you can make a rabbit tolerate being cuddled, or sth like that a lot don't really enjoy or crave it. So that kinda makes me not want one

[@wolfgirl4486]

@@kittenmimi5326 flemish giants (which are really big) do like human interaction more (obviously not all of them but more likely to)

[@justamelia3179]

own up ya'll. who missed the like button..?

[@alexroman373]

I have three guinea pigs and I respect your opinion.

[@isitoveryet9525]

I own most of these lol....Bunny, doggo, guinea pigs, snake, hamster plus two mice & 3 rats and I'm fostering a hedgehog until he's ready for his forever home 💜 The only animal I would never commit to is probably a parrot, or any bird for that matter. Way too loud & I've been told it like having a toddler that never grows up & they can live like 50+ yrs. I don't think I'd ever have enough time & the noise would drive me bonkers!

[@osteophagus]

I'm in the same boat with parrots (and kids). I adore parrots but I couldn't handle the noise.

[@Idk-vo6te]

I was eating while you was talking about hedgehog poop and the consistency 😂

[@Emiology]

Hope you have a strong stomach lol

[@sophierichardson9812]

Oop hope it wasnt chocolate moose 😂

[@prettylittlepets3258]

Emiology: "I'm sorry to any hedgehog owners out there." Me: I forgive you...

[@kylieeliz]

Bearded dragons are very high maintenance! I love mine, but expensive light bulbs, complex diet, and huge cage. Also, very spiky! I always try to dissuade people from getting them for their children haha

[@thequeerbee2026]

U should must do a day in the life

[@Ava-wx8cl]

My sister says that pugs look like they got a door slammed on their face lmao

[@Maddy0715]

I was watching this video with my Bearded Dragon. I agree with you they take up tons of space ahah, amazing pets though!

[@-thisaccountisdead-3422]

I love my guinea pigs, but I definetley why they might not be for everyone! 😅

[@miki_mochi]

I really feel you! I love birds. My mom really loves them too and at one point, I had even dated a guy who had a macaw and he was really funny and entertaining. But I'm also sensitive to loud and sudden noises and I really struggled staying at his house because the bird was so loud. And my sensitivity to sounds also includes screaming children! And as such, I am a fellow childfree woman. :) As long as I can remember, I never had any interest in having kids and even now that I'm 27 I still have zero interest so I guess that's that! But I'm looking to get some rats for the first time later this year and I'm so incredibly excited! Your channel has been one of many wonderful resources for me and I appreciate the content. Keep it up! :D

[@ConfidentCritters]

I agree with most of your list except the three on it i own, which is parrots, a bearded dragon, and a house rabbit lol