Pet Name : Gerbil
- Scientific Name : Gerbillinae
- Mass : Mongolian gerbil: 58 g, Pachyuromys duprasi: 40 g Encyclopedia of Life
- Length : Mongolian gerbil: 11 cm, Great Gerbil: 15 - 20 cm, Pachyuromys duprasi: 10 cm
- Family : Muridae
- Kingdom : Animalia
- Life Span : Pachyuromys duprasi: 5 – 7 years, Great gerbil: 2 – 4 years
Temperament
Gerbils are also very social animals, living in colonies in the wild, so they do not do well as a solitary pet. Keeping a same-sex pair (litter mates usually do well together) is necessary.
Health
Gerbils can also contract a serious bacterial infection called Tyzzer's disease. Symptoms include diarrhoea, loss of appetite and listlessness. ... Gerbils can get diet related health problems so make sure to feed them a low fat diet, avoid sunflower seeds as these are very unhealthy for a Gerbil.