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Summer products for Gerbils
- Ordered before 5 p.m., shipped the same day!
- Al 14 jaar een begrip!
- Delivery from our own stock
- Ordered before 5 p.m., shipped the same day!
- Al 14 jaar een begrip!
- Delivery from our own stock
Gerbil summer products for a wonderful cooling can be ordered easily and quickly at DRD Rodent Shop ® The Gerbil Webshop for your Gerbils!
Gerbils are desert animals that naturally come from warm areas, but that does not mean they can handle heat. In the wild, Gerbils have a special way in which they seek cooling.
Do Gerbils Need Cooling?
Yes, Gerbils also need cooling in the summer when it gets really hot. They are desert animals that are used to warm temperatures, you would think, but that is not entirely true. In the wild, the animals protect themselves against both the heat and the cold by digging tunnels. Depending on the temperature, the animals dig the tunnels deeper or less deep in order to regulate the temperature. Unfortunately, they do not have this luxury at home and we have to help them out!
When is cooling necessary for Gerbils?
We advise to keep an eye on the animals from a temperature of above 25°C. If the animals show signs of heat by for example lying down on a plateau or the ground cover, this can be a signal to offer cooling.
Some useful tips for Gerbils that can help during hot days:
- Use cool bedding such as: Hemp fiber , Wood fiber , safebed
- Use a cooling element such as a cooling stone , cooling plate
- Use a thermal cover for the drinking bottle to keep drinking water pleasantly cool and prevent algae growth.
- Preferably use houses made of ceramic or terracotta . These stay cooler than wooden houses.
Please note! Do not place the cooling stone in the sun, as this can cause it to heat up considerably.
