Ann Alkire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>Hello all,
>
>I know that gerbils are hardy desert animals and that the temperatures in
>the deserts can get very cold. Would gerbils be ok in a basement? I ask
>because a young lady would like to adopt a couple of my gerbs and her father
>will only let her get them as long as they stay in the basement. They say
>their basement stays around 60 degrees or so in the winter.
>
>I thought that they would be ok, provided they give them extra bedding in
>the winter time. I just wanted to double check and get everyones
>opinion/advice on it.
>
>Thanks,
As long as the basement is dry they will be OK. Will they get any
natural light?
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Julian
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