If I remember correctly, gerbils cry red tears. I had an agouti that did
this also. Pretty scary for me at first, but he was just having tear
discharge through the nose. This could be what's happening with your gerbs.
Jenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Blue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 6:28 AM
Subject: Allergy? 'bloody' nose
> Hi again list,
>
> As I was playing with Juniper today my sister noticed
> his nose had dried mucus? She thought it was blood at
> first.
>
> It flaked off and stuck onto his nail then fell onto
> my shirt (he was on my shoulder.. ::happy sigh:: )
>
> Urm.. anyway, is it a case for worry? He's bedded on
> aspen, Kaytee brand. Soody, his tankmate has a very
> tiny bit at the bottom of his nose.. barely any and
> far less than Juniper.
>
> Cairo and Zerwin in a different tank are perfectly
> clean.
>
> Thanks all. :)
>
> Cheers,
> Christina
>
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