We have all heard the stories about gerbils killing their tank mate and eating them – but this really is just a complete misunderstanding – and a bit of an unwelcome slight to our wonderful gerbil friends. Gerbils really do not kill other gerbils – they can be very territorial – and woe betide any … Read more
This can be a really scary experience if you were there when it happened – or maybe you just came home to a bleeding gerbil and aren’t sure what to do? 1: Call your vets, if possible, to book an appointment – (they will be in pain) 2: Coat your gerbils tail with a fine … Read more
(Section A – The Essentials: If you missed the essentials section – just nip back now quickly.) (Section B – The Nice Touches: If you missed the nice touches section – nip back here.) Section C – The Dalliances: Now for the final part of the series on taking care of your gerbil. … Read more
Argente Cream: A* Ccʰ D* E* pp Uw* Argente Cream is one of the least seen coat colors of the Mongolian gerbil. This color is created when an Agouti gerbil carrying a Himalayan colorpoint gene inherits the Pink Eye gene. Argente Creams are a soft delicate creamy-orange on the body , with pink eyes and … Read more
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) are by far a more readily available and the more well-known of these two gerbil species – whereas the fat-tailed gerbils (Pachyuromys duprasi) are quite new to the fancy. You can buy both in decent exotic pet stores these days – but you are much more likely to see a Mongolian … Read more
Gerbils will chew on anything – even though they will sometimes get their hands on things (well, their teeth on things) that are not on the ‘safe’ list: and many a curtain will attest to that… Gerbils have the habit of clearing things out of the way so that they have a quick safe route … Read more
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) and fancy mice (Mus musculus) are two of the most common small communal animals people choose as pets – but there are quite big differences between them with regards to group dynamics, habits and homes. This quick comparison guide should help you understand these differences and give you an insight into … Read more
Yes – gerbils can get fleas. So to speak. The reason is because of three very simple things: Fleas often take up residence in human homes, sheds and garages Fleas love warm places where animals are exhaling Fleas will crawl onto any warm creature looking for a meal Therefore, there is always the chances that … Read more
Gerbils can certainly make their way around in dark places without having any trouble at all. The word ‘see’ can mean a few different things in the animal word – including seeing colour like us; seeing things in focus like us; being able to move around safely without bumping into things; or being able to … Read more
Gerbils are pretty easy pets to look after, but as they are different to other common small animals, there are a few extra things you need to know before owning them. I’ll keep it simple – but you can look into these in more detail as you read up on your new (or possibly new) … Read more