A wheel is important, enabling gerbils to get plenty of daily exercise. However, it needs to be a gerbil-friendly variety. A hamster wheel is dangerous for gerbils, as they can trap their tails in its rungs, which is very painful and can lead to swelling and infection.
Stick to a type of wheel created specifically for gerbils.
Choose a solid wheel, one that your pets can’t get tangled up in.
The wheel needs to be the right size for your gerbils. Too small - and some mouse wheels will indeed be a bit small - and it will not be comfortable to run on. A wheel of seven or eight inches diameter is a good option.
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Bali, 6 August 2019
Super looking forewarn to my gerbils