Chipmunks as Pets: Pros & Cons

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Today, more and more people have exotic animals in their homes: from unusual rodents to snakes and crocodiles. Chipmunks are popular because they look cute and are not very fastidious in their keeping and eating.

From the Latin the name translates as "superintendent of the household. Apparently, it is associated with a love of order and high stockiness. Chipmunks are rodent species that live in the wild mostly in North America. The genus has about 25 species. These are small critters that range in size from 5 to 15 cm in length, and weigh from 30 to 120 grams. A distinctive feature of this genus is the dark stripes along the entire case on the back. The basic coloration is brown in different shades.

Unlike other congeners, chipmunks lead a daytime lifestyle. At the same time, in winter they hibernate. Feed mainly on plants, but sometimes they can eat insects.

They began to keep chipmunks in captivity relatively recently. As it was found out, they quickly become accustomed to humans, lead a diurnal lifestyle, and show practically no cowardice to humans. At the same time. They are prone to diseases, which not every doctor would agree to treat, and also treat their congeners aggressively if they live in one cage with them.
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[bokiphoto]

Stop AI ... just stop ... @2:34 "Chipmunks are easy to keep and eat." Please stop publishing AI garbage

[barbarahiggins]

Chipmunks are so adorable, I love them.

[rosemarywilliams]

😮😮OMG so I think I'm a chipmonk! 🙆Yet people have been calling me squirrel for so long❤

[Evinex_]

i own a chipmunk that someone brought to a shelter, his name is tito. he is the love of my life, he loves cuddles and sunflower seeds. they easier to take care of than other exotic pets like chinchillas, but are hard to take care of. but they will become your instant companion.

[vaughn]

2:36 Pause…this guy must be kept away from chipmunks at all cause 😂

[washguy]

I have a wild pet chipmunk at work his mom was killed by a fisher cat and he came right up to us at lunch after that for many days and we feed him after a while I started to order him correct food so he will be ok in winter he has stored 5 pounds of seeds and cereal and many other things 😂😂😂😂he's waiting in the morning and sees me off at the end of the day truly lovable little creature

[kevinsisler]

I fed chipmunks by hand. I keep them wild, and wear a glove so they don't get used to humans, and risk of germs. I watched them fight each other for the food, and nearly karate kicked one over my shoulder. They were okay. I stopped for a while when it started making a way into the porch door. I lived how it sat on the step next to me as it ate, and the feel of it's paws on my hand. Haven't seen many lately. Hawks were seen a few times. I also fed deer.

[jermccann]

We had a chipmunk years ago. He would come in my house if music was playing. We would feed him and he would run around the room..😮😊

[MarkQuinnk]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's probably not a good idea for me to keep a pet chipmunk with my four cats in the house.

[bobby.goober]

My chipmunk was making funny sounds an hour ago and now its raining.

[SquirrelsonDeck]

I love the chipmunks in my yard. I would love to keep one as a pet, but they sure are high-maintenance. I just hope for the safety of my critter friends while they roam free 🩷

[SocialRequirementNotMet]

This video and the comment section that follows is a fantastic example of the dead internet theory.

[Conservative]

They Are absolutely amazing! 🥰❤️💋💋🤗🤗🤗

[raymondamador]

I live in NY state, can i have a Chipmunk as a pet? I'd need to turn down my AC, but i have the space.

[dlight]

2:34 "Chipmunks are quite easy to keep and *EAT* " WTF!! Who's eating chipmunks!!

[laureng]

The number 1 con should be that he will turn out like Alvin.

[isabellaholm]

Can chipmunk go with budgie? Is there a big risk for chipmunk attacking the bird?

[SW-fisk]

Keep wild animals wild - as I love them so much, I always wish so.

[yourlocalvocaloidobsessed]

One of my kittens (Who looks exactly like that) does that to me <3

[leighz]

We feed wild chipmunks every day at lunch and it is the best. Can pet them, they will eat out of your hand and will even jump in your car to get some more food.