Vital Parameters of Small Mammals

Question 1

Mouse lifespan, litter size, recommended ambient temp, normal body temp

Answer 1

Lifespan: 1-2.5yrs
Litter size: 7-11
Recommended ambient temp: 70-77 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 20-40g/.7-1.4oz
Body temp: 99-100F/37-38C
HR: 400-700
RR: 80-200

Question 2

Rat lifespan, litter size, recommended ambient temp, normal body temp

Answer 2

Lifespan: 3 yrs
Litter size: 6-13
Recommended ambient temp: 70-75 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 400-800g/1-2lbs
Body temp: 100-101F/37.5-38.5C
HR: 300-500
RR:75-150

Question 3

Ferret lifespan, litter size, recommended body temp

Answer 3

lifespan: 8-10yrs
Litter size: 2-7 (average 8)
Recommended ambient temp: 60-75 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 600-1,200g/1-2lbs
Body temp: 100-104F/38-40C
HR: 180-250
RR: 30-40

Question 4

Rabbit lifespan, litter size, recommended body temp

Answer 4

Lifespan: 5-8 yrs
Litter size: 4-10
Body temp: 101-104F/38.5-40C

Recommended ambient temp: 40-80 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 1-10kg/2-20lbs (varies by breed) HR: 150-300
RR: 30-60

Question 5

Chinchilla lifespan, litter size, recommended ambient temp

Answer 5

Lifespan: 10-15yrs
Litter size: 1-6 (average 2-3)
Recommended ambient temp: 50-70 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 400-500g/1lb
Body temp: 99-100F/37-38C
HR: 100-150
RR: 30-60

Question 6

Hamster lifespan, litter size, recommended ambient , weight (metric vs oz/lbs), body temp, HR, RR

Answer 6

Lifespan: 1.5-2 yrs
Litter size: 5-10
Recommended ambient temp: 70-75 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 20-40g/.5-1.5oz
Body temp: 97-100F/36-37.5C
HR: 300-500
RR: 40-100

Question 7

Guinea Pig lifespan, litter size, recommended ambient temp, weight (metric vs oz/lbs), body temp, HR, RR

Answer 7

Lifespan: 4-7 yrs
Litter size: 1-10 (average 2-4)
Recommended ambient temp: 65-80 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 750-1,000g/1.5-2 lbs
Body temp: 99-103F/36-37.5
HR: 250-300
RR: 40-100

Question 8

Gerbil lifespan, litter size, recommended ambient temp, weight (metric vs oz/lbs), body temp, HR, RR

Answer 8

Lifespan: 1.5-2.5yrs
Litter size: 3-7
Recommended ambient temp: 65-75 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 70-130g/2.5-5oz
Body temp: 99-101F/37-38.5C
HR: 250-600
RR: 80-140

Question 9

Hedgehog lifespan, litter size, recommended ambient temp, weight (metric vs oz/lbs), body temp, HR, RR

Answer 9

Lifespan: 5-7yrs
Litter size: 1-7 (average 3-4)
Recommended ambient temp: 75-85 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 300-600g/.5-1.25lbs
Body temp: 91-96F/33-36C
HR: 200-300
RR: 25-50

Question 10

Sugar Gliders lifespan, litter size, recommended ambient temp, weight (metric vs oz/lbs), body temp, HR, RR

Answer 10

Lifespan: 8-10 yrs
Litter size: 1-2
Recommended ambient temp: 70-80 F
Weight (metric vs oz/lbs): 80-200g, 3-7 oz
Body temp: 88-90F/33-36C
HR: 200-300
RR: 15-40