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If a rabbit is not picked up or held properly, its back can possibly break. Therefore, rabbits may be more suitable as pets for older teens and adults than for young children.
Rabbits may be housed inside or out. However, rabbits are sensitive to heat. Hot, humid weather, along with poorly ventilated hutches or transport in poorly ventilated vehicles, may lead to heat stress and death. Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 80°F (27°C) may cause your rabbit to become sick. Domesticated rabbits have difficulty with temperatures below 50°F (10°C). Rabbits kept outdoors in climates with temperature extremes must be provided with a fairly large shelter that is heated in winter and cooled in summer. If the rabbit is kept inside, a fairly large cage must be provided when the rabbit cannot be supervised.