Taming Your Pet Mouseby Aimee Amodio | More from this Blogger 03 Jul 2007 06:02 PM Mice are social, active, and curious -- and can become used to handling with some time and patience. After they become used to their new cage home, you can start getting them used to you and your family.
Take your time with each step. Taming an animal isn't quick and isn't always easy. You may need to spend weeks trying to coax your pet mouse onto your hand. Be careful once your mouse does come onto your hand -- even a short fall can cause serious injuries. Try to keep your hands close to your body, above your lap, or over a soft surface in case the mouse falls or jumps. The best way to pick up a mouse is to scoop it up in your cupped hand. Don't squeeze too tightly or you may injure your pet! If the mouse is nervous about being picked up, you can hold the base of the tail with one hand and support the rest of the body with the other hand. This will help prevent the mouse from jumping out of your hand. Grasp ONLY the base of the tail -- holding the tail towards the tip may cause it to break. If your mouse is skittish or not completely tamed, you can pick him up in a paper cup or in a tube with one end covered. Place the cup or tube on its side near the mouse and gently herd him in. You can the use the cup or tube to carry your mouse around if he won't let you pick him up in your hand. If you have no other choice, you can pick up a mouse by the base of the tail. It won't hurt the mouse, but it may be uncomfortable. It can also be stressful! Use this technique as your last resort. Learn more about Aimee Amodio  Aimee is a fiction writer... dog lover... music lover... Relevantpets tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags mouse, mouse care, mouse training, mouse taming, pet mouse Discuss this article
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