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No, because the average length of a guinea pig is 8-11 inches and width of 3-5 inches, and a gerbil is way smaller, with a length of 3-4 inches and a width of 2-3 inches. And guinea pigs are more timid and affectionate. But if you like scaly tails and bites, you could probably own a gerbil.

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