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Gerbil
Meriones unguiculatus

Description
These great pets have large dark eyes and a long furry tail. They are very entertaining to watch, and qith a little time and attention, they make great pets.
length: about 4 inches.
weight: 80-100 grams.
lifespan: about 2-4 years.

 
Diet
Provide a mix of food specifically labeled for Gerbils, and also include something hard for them to chew on.

Cage Requirements
A ten-gallon aquarium works extremely well combined with a lid, water bottle, food dish, pine bedding, and an exercise wheel. Provide them with lots of hiding spaces and things to crawl through and chew on. If you are using a regular hamster wheel, you will need to cover the gaps with tape or something else so they don’t catch their legs or tail in the gaps.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fascinating Facts
1. Gerbils are very talented diggers.
2. The latin name of the Gerbil means “clawed warrior”.
3. Gerbils love company so it’s a good idea to keep two together.
   
 
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