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Will a gerbil bite you if you mess with its tail?

Updated: 8/21/2019
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by its tail or if the gerbil is calm u can just pic it up by its sides it wont bite


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Never pull, grab, or pick them up by their tail! The tail is the weakest part of a gerbil's body. Also, handle them gently. They are small and fragile animals, and will only bite if you mistreat them. Hope I helped!


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Only if you hold by the very tip. Other wise, your gerbil won't be hurt by you holding it by its tail.


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