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>From: ANDREA SPIEGLE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: ANDREA SPIEGLE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: keeping gerbils cool
>Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:11:05 -0400
>
>Ok, here's another newbie question: I don't have gerbils yet but I've
>been thinking of getting them. One of my main concerns is the heat in my
>bedroom. See, my room is the only place I would be able to keep them,
>but during the summer it gets pretty hot during the day. Nighttime and
>morning are usually fine, it's just the day that gets really hot. Is
>there a way I would be able to keep them cool? Do they have certain
>temperature requirements? Does being desert animals make them more able
>to handle high temperatures? I know having a fan blowing on my fish tank
>keep the temp. from going too high for my tropical fish, would the same
>work for a tank of gerbils?
Hi Andrea,
I'm glad you are considering getting some gerbils. They are great pets.
One way to help keep them cool is place a small jar filled with ice water in
the tank. Make sure the cap is secure so it won't come off and flood the
tank. A baby food jar would work great for this.
The gerbils would be able to decide for themselves if they want to be close
to the cool jar.
Ann-Marie
Save the GML and the GGMLE's!
