Can you cuddle with chinchillas?

Yeah I might get one and I was wondering what is the level that you cuddle them.
Answers:
It really depends on the chinchilla and what age you get it. My suggestion would be to find a breeder near you using the Chinchilla Breeders Directory at:
http://www.chinchillaclub.com/breeder/.
Breeders are usually cheaper than pet stores and you can get one at around 8 weeks old, just after weaning. When you buy one at this age it is missing its mother and looking for someone to bond to. If you spend a lot of time with it, it will bond to you and you will have a friend for life.

Some chinchillas are more hyper than others. Out of my 110 chinchillas I have a few that would love nothing more than to sit in my lap and cuddle, but this is rare. Usually they would rather explore. They do love to be scratched between the ears and will happily run to the front of the cage for some attention. At play time they prefer to climb all over you rather than sit still.

If you are looking for something you can lay on the couch and watch TV with you will probably be disappointed with a chinchilla, however if you want a fun pet that will love you but would rather play than snuggle you will be very happy with a chinchilla. They are very social and when you get them from a young age its hard to make them bite! They are sweeties!

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Yeah, you can cuddle with them. They are very friendly and are no trouble at all. I saw an episode about them on "Pet Keeping With Mark Marrone".

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Mine you can't. He bites. I suggest not getting a chinchilla. Though they are very low maintenance.Ferrets are fun!

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yes..they are so incredibly soft and cuddly!! just make sure you take it to the vet after you buy it from the pet store and have it checked out even if the pet store tells you its all good..Im serious!! Have the vet tell you how to care for it and what foods are best for it.Enjoy if you get one!!

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i agree with the ferret chick, get one of those. they're way more fun and seem to be easier to keep happy.

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probably not they my bite you so get a ferret insted they are so cute

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Chinchillas are wonderful pets (I have two). However, they are not cuddlers. You can handle them, let them climb on you, have them perch on your shoulder, pet them, and have them sit in your hands, but chins are not cuddly animals.

Chins are easy to care for, fun to watch, and are very neat pets, but if you are considering a chinchilla because you are looking for a cuddly pet, then I recommend that you choose another animal. Now, you might get lucky and buy from a breeder who is selling a more cuddly chin, but do not get your hopes up. A breeder is your best bet though.you can visit your chin before you buy him or her and see for yourself.