Actually gerbils don't really like being touched on the back. In the wild,
gerbils are attacked by birds coming from above them.
> Hey everybody:
> You all know this is my first gerbil. I have a question. I always had
> hamsters and they were easy to pick up and play. My little fox doesnt
> seem to want to be picked up. I sit everynight with him (In his cage),
> I put my had in there so he can get used to my smell, I had offered him
> food, etc. he did let me touch his back and then ran like crazy, is
> there something i am doing wrong, or should i just keep up the slow
> pace. thanks
>
> I'm just living the vida loca!!!
> http://community.webtv.net/SANDYB52/Wearenotalone
>
