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Why Gerbils Bite
Libby Hanna
Most bites happen because of an identifiable cause, such as putting your hand into the tank during a gerbil fight, or picking up a gerbil that is badly stressed due to illness or fright. Occasionally, a gerbil will bite hard if it smells another gerbil on your hands. A gerbil who suddenly becomes a biter may be ill and in pain. If biting persists, especially if accompanied by other symptoms of illness, see a vet.
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GerbILARIUMS
Showcase of various custom cages built for gerbils.
Be sure the size and type of cage is manageable and one you can keep clean. It's not all about size. Gerbils need stimulation and ideally time to explore out of the cage: gerbils love to run, climb, dig, nest, take dust baths, tunnel and chew.
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