Friday 16 August 2019

Housing Needs Of Gerbils



Did you know that the tank enclosure of gerbils is referred to as a “gerbilarium”? Gerbils thrive in spacious enclosures so they have plenty of room to play around and dig. A large tank or aquarium fitted with a cage on top is just right for the purpose. Just be sure that the wire lid is secure because gerbils are accomplished escape artists and they are great jumpers, too! To comfortably accommodate a pair of gerbils, the minimum standard dimension of the gerbilarium is 40-75 centimeters by 30 centimeters (height). The walls of the tank keeps bedding from being kicked out when gerbils dig. However, there is a lack of ventilation as the walls prevent proper air circulation. A wire lid can help though when it comes to improving ventilation inside the tank. The tank should be kept out of direct sunlight because the temperature inside can easily soar which can be extremely dangerous to the gerbils.

Pet gerbils can also suffer from health issues thus they will benefit from regular visits to a vet clinic Cy-Fair.

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