> " One of my gerbils has recently started showing interest in
> theirexercise wheel. I know I should cover it (don't want her to hurt
> her tail) but what's the best way to do it? If I put paper or
> cardboard over it they'll go through it in two seconds."
>
Donna Anastasi wrote:
>
> I use that silver colored duct tape -- a layer on the outside of the
> wheel in overlapping 4 inch strips and a layer on the inside.
On second thought, duct tape could be bad for gerbils, I was taking a look
at it today and there are strings inside which could get tangled on a
gerbils feet. Heavy masking tape is probably better, especially if your
gerbils gnaw it.
