Scary little devils, aren't they? :hilarious:
Wait until Mr Chinny is crashed out on his side (probably with his eyes open), fast asleep - this is what will happen:
You go into the room & see what you think is a dead chin.
Your heart skips several beats & you call the chin's name.
Nothing happens. No movement. Nothing.
You're beginning to think the worst.
You go over to the cage - nothing.
You open the door - nothing
You poke said small, furry critter & he leaps up like you've put 10,000 volts through him.
He gives you the most evil look you've ever seen in your life.
You collapse in a heap beside the cage, cursing your little pal while he sits there suddenly looking angelic ("Treat now, human, yes?").
You give him a treat & walk away from the cage on still wobbly legs.
Your heart is still going at 20,000 BPM.
You swear your chin is out to send you to an early grave.
You go to the bathroom & count more grey hairs.
Chin goes back to sleep, thinking, "stupid human"
There's a whole bunch of chinchilla owners reading this & nodding because they've been there.