guinea pig

[poppie]

do guinea pigs bite

[Romeo]

Yes, if they're frightened. They can scratch too. But they are not vicious animals are usually placid if handled gently.

[l_h_kings]

Of Course they bite. How do you think they manage to eat carrotts?

But they would only bite a human if they felt threatened, scared or in danger just like most other domestic animals.

[cassimer]

Or they might bite if they have not been brought up properly - a lack of love, handling and boredom can lead them to bite.And it hurts!

[purplefish]

my guinea pig doesn't bite, but that might be because hes very old, if hes frightened he just squeaks.

[melv]

We've had Guinea Pigs for years. They nibble you sometimes when they want something, but won't bite down hard (if they are brought up correctly) unless they are really scared.

make sure if you are getting guinea pigs though, that you have 2 together, as they are social animals and dont like to be by themselves. It is a commom myth they can be with rabbits too, it is not recommended by good breeders to keep rabbits and guineas together. Also make sure that it is not a girl and a boy together (unless you want lots of babies)!!!

[melv]

We've had Guinea Pigs for years. They nibble you sometimes when they want something, but won't bite down hard (if they are brought up correctly) unless they are really scared.

make sure if you are getting guinea pigs though, that you have 2 together, as they are social animals and dont like to be by themselves. It is a commom myth they can be with rabbits too, it is not recommended by good breeders to keep rabbits and guineas together. Also make sure that it is not a girl and a boy together (unless you want lots of babies)!!!

[melv]

We've had Guinea Pigs for years. They nibble you sometimes when they want something, but won't bite down hard (if they are brought up correctly) unless they are really scared.

make sure if you are getting guinea pigs though, that you have 2 together, as they are social animals and dont like to be by themselves. It is a commom myth they can be with rabbits too, it is not recommended by good breeders to keep rabbits and guineas together. Also make sure that it is not a girl and a boy together (unless you want lots of babies)!!!

[melv]

We've had Guinea Pigs for years. They nibble you sometimes when they want something, but won't bite down hard (if they are brought up correctly) unless they are really scared.

make sure if you are getting guinea pigs though, that you have 2 together, as they are social animals and dont like to be by themselves. It is a commom myth they can be with rabbits too, it is not recommended by good breeders to keep rabbits and guineas together. Also make sure that it is not a girl and a boy together (unless you want lots of babies)!!!