A gerbil will cost about 10-20 dollars.
Yes they will
Ussually keep the gerbil in a room at around 20 - 25 degrees C. 68- 77 Fahrenheit. If the gerbil is in a room that is too hot it will dehydrate quicker.
If my gerbil got out of its cage and hid, I would look in:dark placesout of the way placessmall places
Gerbil. They are not nocturnal, they smell better, and have tails. (I would recommend getting two)
Yes, it is possible and likely that the cat would try to catch, kill and maybe eat the gerbil. You should keep the gerbil in a cage that isn't accessible by the cat.
Furred
Yes
YES! it would be creepy not to; just having a dead gerbil sitting there. YUK!
GERBILS Answer 2: Successful troll was successful. However, the above answer is incorrect. Gerbil fur and bones are indigestible, but the proteins within the gerbil would be digested first. Carbohydrates are not digested in the stomach. (From Bio 20 AP textbook)
It would be best not to get the gerbil wet. They are desert animals and need very little water, so it may drown
No. They are two completely different species. Chances are the rat would attack the gerbil and possibly kill it.