Bill Thacker, a zoologist, demonstrates how playful mice can be. Most people wouldn't think of mice as the ideal pets, but they are very playful and low maintenance. White laboratory mice are albino, or unpigmented; their eyes appear pink because the blood is seen through them. The exotic African striped mouse uses his long tail to balance and is an avid nest builder. Personality Traits - Mice can be very tame and playful.
- Females tend to get along; males are aggressive, however.
- They like to shred paper and build nests.
Supplies - 10-gallon aquarium
- Cedar chips
- Pellet food
- Water bottle
- Exercise wheel
- Hiding places such as paper-towel tubes
- Shredded newspaper
Guests:
Bill Thacker
Zoologist
Information private
Web site resources for Mice:
Information on mice as pets Behavior of mice Books:
Mice: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
By Horst Bielfeld
Barrons Educational Series
ISBN: 0812029216
Available at bookstores nationwide and online.
Rats and Mice (My Pet)
By Honor Head
Raintree/Steck Vaughn
ISBN: 0739828894
Available at bookstores nationwide and online.
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