Small Pets
Mongolian Gerbil
Meriones unguiculatus
A cheerful little excavator - give it half a metre of bedding and watch the tunnel city rise.
- Difficulty
- easy
Care tips
- Use a deep tank with 20+ cm of diggable bedding for burrowing
- Keep bonded same-sex pairs; introduce strangers via split-cage only
- Offer a sand bath weekly to keep coats clean and sleek
- Feed gerbil mix plus hay and occasional insects; limit sunflower seeds
- Never pick up by the tail - the skin can deglove
Common questions
What should I know about caring for a mongolian gerbil? +
A cheerful little excavator - give it half a metre of bedding and watch the tunnel city rise.
Typical guidance for a healthy mongolian gerbil — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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