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Gerbils (physical characteristics (18 cm long, tail helps balance and…
Gerbils
physical characteristics
18 cm long
tail helps balance and escape enemies
teeth growth
can nibble wood, plastic and metals
extreme temperatures
lack of sweat glands
tank sizes
10 gallon - 1 or 2 gerbils
15 gallons 3 gerbils
wire cages arent recommend
15-20
cleaned every couple weeks
space for exercise
gerbils as pets
long lived
odourless
highly social
rarely bite
difficult to handle
nutrition and feeding
omnivores
hoarding rodents
store foods in chambers
2-10mls water daily
gerbils can become addicited to sunflower seeds
housing and social groups
indicate territories by scent glands
glands in both males and females
escape alot
behaviour
communicate through thumping
behaviour is also for mating rituals
they love to burrow and tunnel
companionship
gerbils are social animals
communal settings
same sex housing
grooming
groom themselves
piece of wood
scratching
handling
stable surface
sexing