It's probably just gerbil wander lust. I have several gerbils which will do
this. Mostly females in heat with no mate to scratch their itch ;} However,
I don't think you have much to worry about. It is typical gerbil behavior.
He's rather mild by comparison, many gerbils will stand in the corner of
their cage and continuously jump up and down like they are on a pogo stick!
Cinthia A. Dunn-Izquierdo
The Izzy Clan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jessica Pierson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 11:13 AM
Subject: Jumping
> Hi everyone,
> I have a quick question about Nape's behavior. Every once in awhile
> he'll jump in his aquarium, straight up, and actually hit his head on the
> cover!! He doesn't do this very often, I've only witnessed it a couple of
> times. Does anyone have any idea of what he's doing?? Is this a signal
to
> me, that he wants to come out and play? Or is he really trying to get
out??
> Is he unhappy? Any insight you could lend would be appreciated :)
>
> -Jess
> (and Nape and Indy!)
>
