Quote Originally Posted by Kokorobosoi View Post
I've done it with ball pythons and ferrets. If your tanks are on point and secure, then you should be alright if you stay alert to security.

However keep in mind chinchillas have to have low temperatures. Never above 75 degrees at the most. It should be between 65 and 70 degrees in the room. Anything above 75 and you run the risk of heat stroke. I keep ice packs on hand for days when the temps go to high and if the power goes out in summer. I can direct you to a good chinchilla forum if you'd like.

ferrets also need similarly cool temps. And ferret can be surprising... Well let's just remember that they were used for ratting back in the day. And they are related to the mongoose, which kills snakes. So keep them under close supervision when they are loose. The snake isn't always the one you have to watch.

I have no specifics about g pigs. Sorry!

That said, I have 2 dogs 2 ferrets 3 rats 4 chinchillas 2 bearded dragons and 3 soon to be 4 ball pythons in a two bedroom house. It can be done. The questions to ask are:

are my tanks secure
can I supervise all outside time for all animals
can my heating systems handle heating the tank/tub to temp in a cooler room all the time
do I have a backup plan if my heat fails
will I remember to wash hands and arms before I switch species? (I've been tagged simply because I wasn't paying attention and forgot I smelled like a chinchilla)

small animals are wonderful, and I wish you the best of luck!
Okay, great! I'm leaning towards guinea pigs. I had forgot about chinchillas needing to be kept cooler, so thank you for reminding me. This is exactly what I wanted to hear before I brought any piggies home!