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Some characteristics/behaviors of gerbils are as follows:
Food competitive:
Once they have found a desired piece of food they run to the nearest corner and eat there sometimes facing the corner.
Thumping:
Gerbils thump when startled or when they hear a threatening noise (banging, clapping,vacuming, etc;)
Jumping:
Gerbils will jump if startled or if there is something on top of the cage
Nest building:
Gerbils will gather bedding/wood chips in there mouth and bring them to a corner to prepare a nest for sleeping
Grooming:
This is when a gerbil quickly licks their hands and began to stroke their heads or lick the legs sides or genital area
Stretching:
They began to walk while stretching out there back legs and then quickly snapping back to normal
Scratching:
Gerbils will often scratch excessively in a corner of the cage. This is really random but frequent and unknown. This happens when they are in tanks so GLASS TANKS ARE BEST.
What else can I help you with?
What do hamsters gerbils mice and rats have in common?
They are all rodents, and share some common characteristics, mainly their constantly growing incisor teeth.
What continent do gerbils live on?
some gerbils come from Egypt in Africa
Is a gerbls a roadant?
yes gerbils are considered a rodent to some. Yes. Gerbils are rodents.
Are gerbils male?
...You are kidding, right? Gerbils are mammals; some of them are male, and some are, well, female. They reproduce the way mammals do.
Do girl gerbils do well in the same cage?
For the most part, yes, they do. Gerbils, like other animals, have individual personalities, however. Some gerbils will not get along with other gerbils, regardless of gender.
What climate do gerbils live in?
There are many differant breeds of gerbils some live in the Mongolian desert.
What do gerbils cost at petsmart?
At Petsmart gerbils cost $11.99 according to the website Some stores don't sell gerbils. For example all Petsmart stores in California do not sell gerbils, because gerbils are illegal in California since they eat crops.
Do gerbils die if they are lonely in a cage?
No they do not, I have a female and she has lived alone for 2years now, and she is perfectly happy how she is :) Hope this helps. :) Some gerbils can live alone but some can not. Some gerbils live shorter lives without a cage buddy.
What is a good project on gerbils that won't hurt them?
A good project is what they spend time doing, what is funny about them, characteristics, etc.
What are some ways to have fun with your gerbils?
Gerbils are very playful animals and they love to run around in your sleeves and pockets, in fact some call them "pocket pets"
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 part of the day do gerbils sleep?
Gerbils sleep when ever they get tired. They are not nocturnal like some other small rodent animals.
