Do gerbils tail come off

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

If you pull there tail so hard and hold your hand on the little buttocks it may come off and may bleed and will dry later on don't do this to your gerbils don't hold them upside down with their tails it's really fragile and may cause to break and bleed.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

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What will happen when a gerbils tail comes off?

It will sometimes grow back. But if your not sure what happened or you don't know what to do go to a vet and get it checked out.

What do gerbils use their tail for?

balance

How long in length are gerbils?

They vary, most gerbils grow to 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) long [not including the tail; up to 12 inches including the tail]. Great Gerbils, the largest gerbils, grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) long [not including tail; up to 16 inches including the tail].

My 3 year old daughter pulled the tip of her gerbils tail off... what should you do?

Put some Vaseline on the tip of its tail. Unfortunately it won't grow back :(

What animal can you grab by the tail and it comes off?

If you grab the _______ by the tail, the tail might come off in your hand.

How big do Gerbil get?

Most gerbils grow to 4-6 inches including the tail].large gerbils grow up to 8 inches not including tail

What to do if a gerbils tail falls off and it bleeds?

Gerbils tails can fall off if someting tugs against it. i would get it to a vet straight away and just on the way keep it mopped up with some tissue prehaps, dont worry im sure it will be fine ;)

Should gerbils have a long tail?

Gerbils' tails should be as long as the gerbil itself. If they don't, their balance will be disturbed.

Why does gerbils tails die?

If you mean 'Why to Gerbils shed their tails?' then I can help you! Gerbils only shed their tails if they are very frightened or in pain. The commonest way that a gerbil loses their tail is when somebody picks them up by it. They will also she their tails if the tail gets trapped. Please be careful and take precautions so the gerbils are as safe as possible, because it hurts the gerbil when they shed their tail. The tail won't grow back, and the gerbil's balance may be affected.

Do gerbils lose their tails?

No, they don't, but it's possible for them to get pulled off.

Are there gerbils with no tails?

gerbils are all born with tails but they have the ability to lose part of their tail. It will never grow back, and it will be harder for them to balance. They like their tails.

Can a gerbil's tail come off?

yes

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