Because their teeth never stop growing. You should make sure your gerbil has something like a wood block or a hard treat to chew on to keep them from getting too long.
No, not usually.
No they don't Gerbils are rodents, which when translated means "to gnaw" Gerbils teeth are not in sets like humans, but continue to grow, which is why it is important for a gerbil to have wooden toys for it to chew to help keep their teeth from overgrowing
not at all. its actrully good for them too. gerbils teeth grow continuously and when gerbils eat cardbourd it help knaw them down.
The correct teeth clipping pliers are available from good pet shops
You can give them different chew toys for them to chew on and it should keep the teeth at a decent length.
Sharp teeth. About the same as a mouse defending itself.
Gerbils' tails should be as long as the gerbil itself. If they don't, their balance will be disturbed.
Dry cat food. Plus it is also good for them and their teeth.
No, in fact harder cereals are good because they help keep gerbils' teeth (which never stop growing) trim.
I would say that is a tie. They both need to keep their teeth trimmed. If you have any more questions on gerbils visit my site, www.freewebs.com/gerbils1234
If your gerbil is not eating then it might have overgrown teeth or maybe with some gerbils if you have changed your gerbils diet it might not be used to it or it might be your fedding it too much
Not exactly they could use them to help their teeth that never stop growing.