http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/qa/rodents/exotic-rodents Powered by Question2Answer http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/1615/would-my-chinchilla-like-a-playmate?show=1657#a1657 In the wild chinchillas live in groups, so they do enjoy company. But they are very territorial, so if you want to introduce a playmate, do so gradually. First keep them in separate cages but next to each other. They will then communicate with each other and become used to having the other  around. Give them time and eventually they should be able to live together and be happy as friends. Exotic Rodents http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/1615/would-my-chinchilla-like-a-playmate?show=1657#a1657 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 07:01:09 +0000 http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/984/can-squirrels-have-rabies?show=1022#a1022 Squirrels can be rabid but it is extremely rare. Unless you notice the animal behaving strangely or it appear ill, there's nothing to worry about. And illness doesn't mean rabies. You would have to be bitten by a squirrel and even then, the risk is very small. In the U.S. there have never been any cases of rabies reported because of a bite from these animals. Exotic Rodents http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/984/can-squirrels-have-rabies?show=1022#a1022 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 06:31:19 +0000 http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/532/do-squirrels-make-good-pets?show=534#a534 Not really. While they are adorable and fun to watch their antics, once they reach 6 months old, they become sexually active. Then they will be more aggressive and bite. With longer claws and teeth, as a member of the rodent family, they willl chew on everything such as your furniture and you. Squirrels are best left free where we can enjoy them. Exotic Rodents http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/532/do-squirrels-make-good-pets?show=534#a534 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:22:25 +0000