Gerbils

What is a Gerbil?

   It is a type of rodent, similar to mice. They are bigger and their tails have more fur and the ears are smaller. It is a small mammal that is adorable and will never be ugly. They come and many different colors and breeds. They are about the size of a hamster but do not stuff their cheeks. They are not harmful unless they feel threatened. It can be very tempting to get a gerbil, but they do not make very well starter pets. For example, I myself have my very own guinea pig(check video on bottom), but it wasn't my first pet. Gerbils don't need that much time spent with them. They can live on their own, in their own world. My opinion, if you are planning to get a pet for the first time, get fish because if you get a animal you have never seen, touched, or researched, you will have a hard time.


How much time do you have?

     Although gerbils are fairly independent and can entertain themselves for extended period of time, a happy and well-adjusted gerbil is one who gets daily handling and company. Keep in mind that gerbils cages need to be cleaned every week. Gerbils are clean animals and will not tolerate dirtiness. Coming from desert animals, gerbils use water very efficiently and will only pass only a few drops of urine each day. But they can't keep that cage cleaned by themselves. You still have to do it. So think twice before getting a gerbil, or else you are going to have to put yourself through a plethora of trouble.








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        Video of my Guinea Pig, Snickerz!!

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