My bunny screamed ....

So.. I was asleep and my bunny, Claudia, was making a fuss so I decided to get up, turn on the lights and let her out. But when she tried to, a string from the materials I used to cover her cage to make her cool and such caught her leg and it made her go back and forth helplessly to get out of it in no use, I didn't want to approach her at first because she was way too fast and I hoped she could get it off but when I saw that she was getting more stressed and scared, I tried to help... She kept grunting at me and growling at me and kept running and I couldn't keep up... So.. I gently held her up just a bit so I could cut the string but.... She screamed. That sound terrified me so much I dropped her and screamed myself and called for my parents' help... I got so scared thinking that I hurt her and I just let my parents handle the situation and sat back shaking and crying .. -Although I'm 21....-

And now she's sleeping on my bed but I think she hates me and won't come close to me again.. I feel so heartbroken and that whole experience was traumatizing ... I think to me more than her... I'm really worried about her.. I feel so stupid for not cutting off those strings earlier .. But I didn't think she'd make her way to find them and pull them loose then get caught in one ... What would you guys do in my situation?.. Obviously not cry your eyes out for an hour but still xD

If you are worried about the bunny not loving you again, I’d suggest looking up “how to bond with your rabbit videos” and try those. I would go slow to give the bunny time to calm down from that situation. I’m sure the bunny doesn’t hate you for a similar situation happened to me where my bunny got stuck behind it’s cage in string and I ran around trying to get it off. I went slow with him and now we are bonded just like before. I know your worried but just give it time.

Getting snared or caught is a really traumatic experience for rabbits, screaming is their last resort to make whatever is holding it let go. I actually don't understand why they get along with a harness quite well - made one, but didn't test it yet.
Well, accidents happen, nothing you can do about that now, other than just act normally and continue the daily routine, maybe a little treat and a short noserub now and then may help you both. If you act wierd the rabbit might think there's still something wrong, so relax.

The rabbit can't comprehend what exactly was going on, it might take some time to forget it.

I don't hear screams often, there are kits now and then that scream when picked up, but it's very rare and they go back to normal almost instantly when offered treats. Some rabbits are more prone to do it.
The only adult rabbit I heard scream was my previous buck when a fox attacked him, I could fend off the fox but he died from shock/heart attack some hours later.

Preitler said:

Getting snared or caught is a really traumatic experience for rabbits, screaming is their last resort to make whatever is holding it let go. I actually don't understand why they get along with a harness quite well - made one, but didn't test it yet.
Well, accidents happen, nothing you can do about that now, other than just act normally and continue the daily routine, maybe a little treat and a short noserub now and then may help you both. If you act wierd the rabbit might think there's still something wrong, so relax.

The rabbit can't comprehend what exactly was going on, it might take some time to forget it.

I don't hear screams often, there are kits now and then that scream when picked up, but it's very rare and they go back to normal almost instantly when offered treats. Some rabbits are more prone to do it.
The only adult rabbit I heard scream was my previous buck when a fox attacked him, I could fend off the fox but he died from shock/heart attack some hours later.

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Oh no.. I'm so sorry to hear that ..
Yeah she is fine now, she came to me a few minutes later and cuddled me like always, gave me a bunch of licks, went back and forth to eat and nap.. I'm very happy she's normal around me again.. Right now she's on my bed, asleep on her with her legs kicked out but I am kind of concerned about what you mentioned about the after shock... I hope she will be okay.. It's been four hours since the incident now.

Alice Trancy said:

Oh no.. I'm so sorry to hear that ..
Yeah she is fine now, she came to me a few minutes later and cuddled me like always, gave me a bunch of licks, went back and forth to eat and nap.. I'm very happy she's normal around me again.. Right now she's on my bed, asleep on her with her legs kicked out but I am kind of concerned about what you mentioned about the after shock... I hope she will be okay.. It's been four hours since the incident now.

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I’m sure your rabbit will be okay. It sounds like she’s over it and knows you meant no harm. Bunny’s usually kick their feet out when they feel safe and relaxed and that is a really good sign. You must of been really bonded for her to trust you that quick!

SydneyHasBunnies said:

I’m sure your rabbit will be okay. It sounds like she’s over it and knows you meant no harm. Bunny’s usually kick their feet out when they feel safe and relaxed and that is a really good sign. You must of been really bonded for her to trust you that quick!

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Yeah.. I got her when she was the size of my palm and never been away from her since then, it's been only 3 months but we're so close to each other.. She hates to leave my side and she showers me with cuddles and licks, I love her so much, that's why I freaked out more than her when she screamed, it was terrible I hadn't cried that hard in a while haha, but yeah I was just really worried, she's like my baby now. Thank you so much for your comments.