juicymybeatifulguineapigismylife
New Born Pup
Whenever my guinea pig snaps my guinea pig vibrates, it is really weird. He also goes into his hidey, I think that He's it as a warning sign but I don't know?
reaction to snapping
- Thread starter juicymybeatifulguineapigismylife
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Hi and welcome!
Could you please take a video. It is very difficult from your description to but the behaviours into the appropriate situational context and see the body language involved.
Do you have two guinea pigs or just one and is this between your guinea pigs or between your guinea pig and you?
juicymybeatifulguineapigismylife
New Born Pup
I'm sorry for the confusion, when ever I snap my finger twice , he seems to just vibrate. He lives alone, his companion dies 2 months ago.
That sounds most like he simply doesn’t like it when you snap your fingers.
Do look to find him a character compatible friend. He will benefit greatly from having a new friend to share his life with.
I’d say he doesn’t like you snapping your fingers. Please do look at getting him a companion. How old is he?
Guinea pigs don't like sudden sharp sounds; they are prey animals and wired to react to that as a potential risk for their lives. Please find another gentler way to get his attention.
Here is more information on prey animal instincts in guinea pigs and how you can share some key concepts in their own body and social language: Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips
I am very sorry for your loss. The guide links below tell you what you can do for a bereaved companion:
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities (includes a chapter on the special challenges you are facing with bereaved piggies, ways to find a companion and how the social needs of single guinea pig can manifest when they are transferred onto a human)