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I personally pick gerbils. they aren't nocturnal they make up whenever something is happing around them. they are curious and since they are desert animals they have improved kidneys so they produce little waste and they don't smell as bad as another rodent's have very flexible schedules and very nice. you can even teach them tricks.
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Absolutely, gerbils are better and more reliable pets. I have had pets all my life, especially rodents and after owning 13 mice, several different breeds of hamsters (including teddy bear, & dwar, the two favorites) I can say that my two gerbils now are by far the easiest to handle, care for, and love :)
gerbils are naturally inquisitive, a bit smarter than most rodents, very entertaining to watch (they make tunnels and like to build towers out of fluff), and almost weirdly friendly. it seems like they must have very few natural predators in the wild because they always want to come right up to you and snifff you, eat food out of your hand, etc. they also hop more than run, so they are easy to catch if they escape.
they are also cleaner, poop and pee a little less than other rodents, are diurnal (come out in early morning and afternoon rather than purely nocturnal), and require less food and water because they are desert animals.
of course every gerbil is different and they need to be handled from a young age. they also chew through EVERYTHING and need many chew toys.
***One thing thats VERY important to know is that you should never get just one gerbil. they are very, very social creatures, so two is best. (three can be problematic, ive heard).
What else can I help you with?
Do dogs and gerbils get along?
Maybe. It mainly depends on the gerbils and dogs themselves. Some dogs like small animals and really want to play with them, some don't. Most gerbils get really timid around bigger animals, but not all.
What is a gerbils predador?
Hawks, large birds, things like that that eat prarie dogs and gerbils.
What do you think is better guinea pigs are better than gerbils?
Probably Gerbils, because they are indoor animals, and guinea pigs are fragile
Are gerbils better alone or in pairs?
Gerbils are normally better with a mate or in packs. Some even say they have a longer life span.
Are gerbils all the same?
No, not only to gerbils come in several different color varieties, but as with any animal each individual has its own personality, though with gerbils it doesn't vary as much as with say dogs.
What are common house pets?
Usually cats, dogs, hamsters, gerbils, or fish.
Are kids allergic to dogs and cats able to keep gerbils?
i dont see why not
Are Gerbils good with dogs and cats?
If they are brought up together or if the cat or dog is used to small animals, then you may not have a problem. Most of the time though, cats and dogs view gerbils, hamsters, etc. as prey items.
Why do gerbils sniff other gerbils butt?
Its just something they do to get to know eachother better, like a dog or cat.
How do gerbils show aggression?
Gerbils are not like dogs they dont pee to mark there territory instead gerbils use there scent gland witch it located right in the center of there tummy they will rub it agaisnt an area to mark there territory:)
What pets are there on sims 3 pets?
Dogs,Cats,Horses,Unicorns,Gerbils,Birds,Snakes!!
Is there something wrong with black gerbils?
No there not at all but there a bit better a running.
