Are you wondering what is the best pet to keep between a hamster and a gerbil? In this article, we are going to explore 9 differences between gerbils and hamsters so that you can decide which one is the best option for you to keep as a pet. We are …
Gerbils sometimes bite, especially at the beginning, when they are not used to your scent yet. There are four main reasons why gerbils sometimes bite their owners: stress, provocation, pain, and fear. Fortunately, successful training can help break that naughty habit, as we will see in this article. Getting bitten …
Just because a gerbil is a tiny fuzzy critter does mean that their habitat needs to be tiny too. If you are wondering what goes into a gerbil cage, this guide will help you make an informed choice to create the best cage setup for your gerbil. In this post, …
Gerbils have a unique sleep pattern that’s hard to understand if you’ve never owned these kinds of pets. Their sleep habits might get in the way of your own sleeping schedule, making it harder to get enough rest. Are gerbils nocturnal? The answer to this question is yes and no. …
Owning a gerbil will involve picking them up at some point so they become used to being in your close company. What are the methods that you can use when picking them up? This useful guide will teach you the necessary steps to pick up and hold your gerbil correctly. …
When it comes to gerbils, these furry little creatures are a fan favorite second to hamsters. Yet first-time owners might be wondering, what are the overall costs for getting their food and habitat set up? This overall guide will tell you what they need and how much it will cost …
Gerbils have very interesting body language and sounds that are expressed toward you and their cage mates. But what exactly do they try to tell you when you go to their habitat? This gerbil guide will tell you all about their natural behavior. Happy Gerbil Behavior Unhappy Gerbil Behavior Gerbil …
It’s terrible when it happens but gerbils will sometimes eat their little babies. It’s not a pretty sight, and it also begs the question: “Why would gerbils cannibalize their own offspring?” In this article, we will take a look at some important facts that explain why mother gerbils eat their …
Gerbils are a wide diversity of breeds and colors that make them universally appealing. There are so many varieties within the gerbil species, and it can be pretty head-spinning to name them all. This brief guide will best detail which colors, patterns, and breeds you should know about. Gerbil colors …
Gerbil pets are called by their scientific name Meriones unguiculatus. These little rodents that originate from China lived in a habitat that is mostly sandy with plenty of grass and shrubs, enjoying dry winters followed by hot summers. What do gerbils eat if you decide to keep one as a …