Re: Tailless gerbil

[Donna Anastasi]

> ... my rule of thumb is that the mutations
> should not seriously interfere with the animal's comfort or quality of
> life.

> The visual problems that affect PEW gerbils, is probably the limit. It
> is an inconvenience to the gerbil but it lives the same life span, plays
> and breeds the same as any other gerbil.
>
> Julian
>

What is the extent of visual problems with PEW?  What about the ruby eyes?  I've
always liked the look of black eyes best, but even more so considering this.