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One of the main reasons gerbils have long tails is to give predators something to grab on to. If a hawk or fox caught a gerbil by the tail, the tail could break off and the gerbil could escape.
Tail breakage is the number one medical concern for gerbils. It happens all the time because their bodies are MADE that way.
If the tail starts to die even more, or it smells bad and has green pus, or the gerbil acts weird, you need to take him to the vet.
Most gerbils recover from this with no problems. Your biggest worry would be infections. I saw this on Yahoo answers.
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Is Gila monster capitalized?
Yes. The "Gila" in "Gila monster" is capitalized, but not the "monster" part. The Gila monster takes its name from the Gila River Basin in the southwestern US where the Gila monster was once found.
What happens to you if a Gila monster bites down?
matbe you die amediatly
What is the Gila monster's behavior?
what is a gila monster's behaviors
What colour does the Gila monster have?
the gila monster is black and orange ?
When was Gila monster created?
Gila monster was created in 1869.
Is there a cure for Gila monster poison?
No, there is no antivenom for Gila Monster venom.
Where is the Gila monster located at?
The Gila Monster is located in the United States.
What order is the Gila monster in in taxonomy?
The Gila Monster is of the order Squamata.
Is a Gila monster an arthropod?
No. A Gila monster is a vertebrate, specifically a reptile.
Is Gila monster a plant?
The Gila Monster is a reptile in the Southwestern USA.
How did the Gila monster get its name?
The Gila Monster gets its name from two things. Gila comes from the Gila River, which runs through the range of the Gila monster. They are called "monster" because they are very large, somewhat strange looking lizards.
Why does Gila monster venom rarely kill humans?
Instead of injecting its venom directly into its victim, a Gila Monster's teeth slowly ooze venom usually into an open wound while it is chewing.
