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Gerbil summer products & cooling – cooling stones, cooling plates and cool hiding places
The Aluminum Chinchilla House is a 100% gnaw-proof house specially made for Chinchillas. The house can be placed down or easily hung in the living room. The house is open on the sides and has an open round entrance/exit at the front. Thanks to the cool ma
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The aluminum corner shelf can be fixed in a lattice cage. The fixing screws are included. The aluminum corner shelf is easy to clean.
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The Aluminum Cooling Plate provides cooling for hot rodents. The bed is easy to use; simply place it in the enclosure. It's also 100% rodent-proof!
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The aluminum tray can be mounted in a lattice cage. The mounting screws are included. The aluminum tray is easy to clean. The beveled side is at the bottom on the right side of the tray.
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More and more rodent habitats are getting a completely natural look. Trixie Cave sand is ideal for a natural rodent habitat. The sand is ideally suited for burrowing reptiles and other terrarium inhabitants. The sand has a high quality...
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The ceramic house supports the regulation of body temperature on hot days. Summers can sometimes be very hot, so it is good to give small rodents a place in the enclosure where they can cool down. A big advantage of a ceramic house is its closed shape. Th
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A sleeping house in the shape of a peanut for small rodents! Who thought that up? The Ceramic House is made in the shape of a peanut and that is not only nice to look at, but the closed shape gives the animals a sense of security. In addition, ceramic is
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The cooling stone is made of rough ceramic and provides small rodents with cooling in the summer during hot days. The cooling stone can be placed in the refrigerator so that it becomes even colder. The cooling stone is available in different sizes, making
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The Cooling Stone is made of rough ceramic and provides small rodents with cooling in the summer during hot days. The cooling stone can be placed in the refrigerator and then in the rodents' enclosure. The plate is spacious, making it suitable for larger
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The Cooling Stone Granite provides cooling on hot days. The stone stays cool and keeps your rodent cool all day long. The stone doesn't need to be refrigerated; it stays nice and fresh on its own, but not too cold. Rodents will really appreciate the cooli
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Rodents have only a low heat tolerance limit. In nature, the animals retreat to the cooling, underground burrow when it is hot - you can imitate this effect in the cage with the Granite Stone! Tip for hot days: On particularly hot days you can significant
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The DiggingFun Sand-Mix from bunnyNature offers your pets the greatest digging fun - recommended by rabbits and of course also bunny tested!
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The Rodipet EasyClean advance TERRA Ceramic Tube is made of high-quality and durable ceramic and can be used as a coupling system to create a beautiful underground castle for your rodent. The tube can be connected to the other Rodipet EasyClean Ceramics p
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The Fairytale Tree Trunk is a nice sleeping house in the shape of a tree trunk. Due to its spacious dimensions, this beautiful house is also suitable for Syrian Hamsters. The Tree Trunk House is made of ceramic and therefore easy to clean.
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The Hopper House is ideal to use as a sandbox, but in the summer it is also a very nice sleeping house that offers cooling. The house is made of ceramic which makes it easy to clean.
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This Igloo gives small rodents the cooling they need on hot days. The Igloo is made of insulating ceramic. The properties of ceramic ensure that the house stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It gets even cooler, because the house consists of
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This multi-room house not only provides plenty of space for Dwarf and Syrian hamsters (Golden hamsters), but also helps wear down their claws thanks to its slate roof! Walking across this slate helps wear down the claws. The removable roof is also very co
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Special organic peat/sand mixture for rodents. The humus satisfies the animals' natural digging needs. No added fertilizers. Perfect for a natural German-style habitat or for hamster scavenging.
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Peat is specially prepared for small rodents. Peat for rodents is very natural and ideal as bedding or for a diggable environment such as a digging pit or natural landscaping (bioactive). All burrowing rodents, such as hamsters, mice, rats, etc., have a n
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Clean play sand for rodents and rabbits. This special sand is washed, free of contamination and TÜV certified. The sand is slightly moist and contains a small amount of clay, making it pleasant to dig.
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A wonderful sandbox for small rodents like mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils. The sandbox can be easily filled with chinchilla sand, allowing the animals to bathe to their heart's content. The semi-enclosed design ensures that most of the sand s
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The terracotta house is designed in the shape of an underground hole. But perhaps the biggest advantage of this house is the nail-wearing property of the rough surface. Because small rodents are active and curious, climbing and ...
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The Terracotta Tunnel is a beautiful large tunnel that, in addition to providing hiding places, also helps to wear down the nails. Terracotta is quite rough and works almost like a nail file for the animals. In addition, terracotta also works as insulatio
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The houses of the ʄʋʀɬɨɴɡ series can be buried in ground cover up to 13 cm high and thus support the hamster's natural, underground way of life. The two rooms are used in different ways to ensure a balanced living environment. Each furry nose has its own
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Gerbil Summer Products – Smart Cooling for Hot Days (Without the Hassle)
Gerbils are native to dry regions, but that doesn't mean heat in the house isn't a problem. In the wild, they seek refuge by digging deeper tunnels and avoiding heat. In an enclosure, this is limited – that's why good summer products help you make the gerbilarium more comfortable: a cool place to lie down , a cool hiding place , and furnishings that retain less heat.
In this category, you'll find cooling products suitable for gerbils: sturdy, practical, and selected for safe use in an active burrowing habitat. DRD Rodent Shop ® – specialist in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Provide a permanent “chill zone” with a cooling stone or cooling plate – ideal if your gerbil needs to cool down.
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Ceramics and terracotta stay fresh longer. Perfect as a "cool house" in the gerbilarium.
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Place refrigerated products in a stable place (e.g. a tray) so that they are not undermined.
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When do gerbils need cooling?
Keep a close eye on your gerbils when the temperature in your home approaches 25°C or higher. Signs of overheating can include: lying down more often on a platform/cool spot, being less active, or clearly seeking out the coolest corner of their enclosure. Prevention is truly better than "fixing it later."
Which gerbil summer products can you find in this category?
- Cooling stones & cooling plates – a cool surface for your gerbil to lie on/next to.
- Ceramic and terracotta shelters – often stay fresh longer than wood; ideal as a summer house.
- Cool materials for furnishing – think of sturdy shelves or components that retain less heat.
- Graafhoek products (such as sand/humus mixes) – great for encouraging natural "tunnel thinking", as long as you keep it dry and airy.
Practical cooling tips for your gerbil cage or gerbilarium
- Place the enclosure out of direct sunlight (even sunshine through glass can heat up quickly).
- Create shade and always offer at least one cool shelter (ceramic/terracotta).
- Use a cooling stone/cooling plate as a “choice spot”: your gerbil decides when to lie down on it.
- Check the water extra carefully: it's clean, fresh, and provided at a stable level. (See also: water bottles & water bowls .)
- Leave enough digging space : gerbils like to regulate their own “microclimate” in the enclosure.
Tip: Combine summer products with a smart base such as gerbil bedding (deep enough for digging) and provide enrichment so that your gerbils don't start nibbling on parts out of boredom.
Maintenance – fresh, dry and hygienic
Clean cooling stones/cooling plates regularly and dry them thoroughly before returning them to the enclosure. Check daily for any substrate or debris adhering to them. For drinking systems, refresh the water daily and clean it more thoroughly weekly. This way, cooling remains truly enjoyable.
Checklist – Keeping Gerbils Cool in Summer
✔ Stay out of the sun and not in a stuffy corner
✔ At least one cool place to lie down (cooling stone/cooling plate)
✔ At least one cool hiding place (ceramic/terracotta)
✔ Fresh water daily + drinking point stably placed
✔ Keep cool products clean, dry and free of ground cover
✔ Check behavior in hot weather (lying down, lethargy, "coolest place")
Safety
Always offer cooling as a choice (don't force it): provide a cooling area so your gerbil can switch between warm and cool. Never place cooling products in direct sunlight. If you notice significant lethargy, unusual behavior, or are unsure, consult a veterinarian.
FAQ – Gerbil Summer Products
At what temperature should I pay extra attention?
From about 25°C it is wise to observe gerbils extra and provide cooling (cool lying place + cool hiding place).
What usually works best: cooling stone or ceramic house?
Ideally, both: a cooling stone/cooling plate as a spot to lie down and ceramic/terracotta as a cool hiding place. This way, your gerbil can choose what feels comfortable at the moment.
Can I simply place a cooling product on the ground cover?
For gerbils it is often wiser to place cooling products on a stable surface (e.g. a tray), because otherwise they can be undermined.
✔ Cooling stones & cooling plates for a permanent chill zone
✔ Ceramic/terracotta shelters that stay cool for longer
✔ Selected by specialist since 2011
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