> I was wondering if anybody took the time out to map the molt lines on a
> gerbil as they move across the body. I'm thinking of doing this, but I
would
> have to come up with a pup that has the most striking color difference to
> make it easiest to see. Any suggestions? I was thinking maybe a nutmeg,
but
> I'm not sure which ones are the most color-changing. I can't get
Schimmels,
> so that is not a possibility. Thanks!!
>
> Roger Garza
>
I would definitely use a nutmeg for this color. The molt lines are very
visible and entertaining to look at.
My last nutmeg that molted was quite hilarious looking for awhile. The top
of his head was the last part to molt (develop ticking). Here he was all
ticked in black except for the top of his head, it was still orange. Looked
like he was wearing a hat.
Ann-Marie L. Roberts
T&T Gerbils
Escanaba, Michigan
Member of the American Gerbil Society
Pup Count Project creator and maintainer
Please visit my website at:
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Reserve/1928/
