0
What else can I help you with?
Will gerbils burrow in sand?
yes they will burrow in most anything
Can you keep gerbils on childrens play sand?
It's not recommended because gerbils love to burrow and it gets in their eyes they should have wood shavings that are not pine or cedar as they cause respiratory problems and not sawdust because it gets in their eyes you can use sand in a sand bath which is a little box and you put a bit of sand in so they can wash themselves but not as the main covering or bedding.
What do gerbils take a bath in?
gerbils take baths in sand.
What kind of behavoir do gerbils have?
Gerbils normally have good behaviour if you are holding them. They normally don't bit but you will get the odd one. In their cage they like to burrow and chew their toys.
How do gerbils live in hot weather?
Gerbils live under ground. In the desert they only go outside their burrow at certain times of the day. These times are when it is not too hot.
Do clams burrow in mud?
Yes, clams have to burrow into sand or mud in order to protect themselves
What other animals can degus live with?
It's not recommended because gerbils love to burrow and it gets in their eyes they should have wood shavings that are not pine or cedar as they cause respiratory problems and not sawdust because it gets in their eyes you can use sand in a sand bath which is a little box and you put a bit of sand in so they can wash themselves but not as the main covering or bedding.
What should you put in your gerbils cage for them to burrow in?
Do not use saw dust use bedding like at the petco store
What do gerbils want?
Food, water, space to run around, burrow and stand up, a friend/mate and things to gnaw on.
What is a gerbilarium?
A gerbilarium is an aquarium filled with peat halfway up and chopped straw on top. It is setup so that the gerbils can burrow.
If you have sand in your gerbils cage how long is it until you have to change it?
if it is wet take out the wet sand you can sift and reuse sand but 5 times max
How the gerbils surive in the deserts?
Gerbils have water-conserving internal systems that use little water, and use that little water, they do not waste water. They excrete very little liquid. They also burrow to stay cool.
