He also nerfs him when Ranger sneaks into his room. Ranger recognizes the nerf gun. Ranger likes to sneak into the garage. It's where I keep my chinchillas. So far he has escaped.
Chinchillas have a powerful scent they can put out in their urine when provoked.
You would know it once you've smelled it. Ranger has been lucky. After he learned not to hiss on the way up. My old gray momma gets them right between the eyes. Ranger prefers canned food.