In addition to having wonderful personalities, Egyptian Spiny Mice are relatively easy to maintain.
Spiny mice are generally easy to tame.
Handle them often, and they will quickly get used to you. Taming generally does not take too long and in no time they will usually enjoy spending time with their owners. When handling Egyptian Spiny Mice it is important to be careful when lifting them. Their tails are very delicate and can break if mishandled. Egyptian Spiny Mice are known to overeat to it is important to watch their fat intake, and to feed a balanced diet.