Gerbils

Question 1

Life expectancy?

Answer 1

3-4 y

Question 2

Weight

Answer 2

50-60g

Question 3

Temperature

Answer 3

37.4-39

Question 4

Resp rate

Answer 4

90-140 breaths/min

Question 5

Pulse

Answer 5

250-500 beats/min

Question 7

Gestation

Answer 7

24-26 d

Question 8

Young at birth?

Answer 8

Altricial

Question 9

General nutrition

Answer 9

Omnivorous

Question 10

When are they most active?

Answer 10

Nocturnal

Question 11

Social or not?

Answer 11

Social

Question 12

Why are tails sensitive?

Answer 12

Can slip fur (like chinchillas)

Question 13

How do they move?

Answer 13

Jumping action

Question 14

How many pairs of teats (females)

Answer 14

4 pairs

Question 15

Any nipples in males?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

What do males have on abdomen?

Answer 16

Scent glands

Question 17

To be aware of when handling?

Answer 17

Can bite
Easily dropped (jump)

Question 18

General nutrition

Answer 18

Omnivorous

Question 19

What do they need for food?

Answer 19

16% protein
5% fat
Gerbil specific food
Low water requirements - but fresh water daily checked

Question 20

For extra protein give…

Answer 20

Seeds
Nuts
Hard boiled eggs
Mealworms
Can have small amts of fruit & veg (avoid high moisture)

Question 21

Husbandry pairing

Answer 21

No males together