Introduction

Gerbils are small, furry creatures that make great pets for people of all ages. They’re sociable and outgoing, intelligent and affectionate. Gerbils are also known for being extremely clean and tidy animals who like to keep their environment neat—that’s one reason why they make excellent household companions! However, even though gerbils aren’t aggressive by nature, it’s still important to know how to handle them properly in order to avoid getting bitten. So today we’re going over some basic facts about gerbil behavior and personality traits so that you can be prepared if your little friend happens to get a little too friendly while he or she is running around in your lap!

Gerbils are sociable creatures and do best when they have a friend.

Gerbils are social creatures and do best when they have a friend. If you have only one gerbil, it should have a cage mate. Gerbils that live alone can become depressed, which can lead to health problems.

Most gerbils are quite social and enjoy being handled. However, you should still give them time to get used to you.

If you are considering getting a gerbil, it is a good idea to know that they are social creatures. They enjoy being handled and interacting with their owners, but the best way to introduce your new companion to your home is slowly.

Gerbils can be curious and friendly. However, they also like their alone time and will sometimes hide when in unfamiliar situations. You want your gerbil to feel comfortable enough with you before taking them out of their cage for playtime or petting sessions.

Biting is rare in gerbils, but if it does occur it’s usually caused by fear.

If your gerbil bites you, don’t pull away. Instead, try to move their mouth out of the way and then gently remove it by placing two fingers on each side of their cheeks. This will calm them down immediately because they’re not used to being touched there. If they continue biting (generally rare) after this, pick up your gerbil by placing one hand under its chest as support and use the other hand to grasp its tail close to its body so that it doesn’t have much room for movement. Then hold it above your head for about 20 seconds before returning it to its cage or carrier.

Gerbils are not aggressive animals; most likely, this behavior stems from fear or territorial issues caused by overcrowding in the cage or a new environment altogether (i.e., moving into a new home).

Gerbils don’t need much space to be happy, but the enclosure should be large enough to allow them to run around and dig.

Gerbils are active and social animals that need a lot of space to run around in. Although you can keep them in a small enclosure, it’s recommended that you give them an enclosure large enough for them to run around and dig. A minimum cage size of 2′ x 1′ x 1′ is required, but bigger is better.

Gerbils also like to live with other gerbils or at least have another gerbil as company when they’re running around the cage. They’re not too picky about whether they live alone or together—it’s just important that they have someone (or something) else to interact with while they’re roaming around their home.

The messiness of a pet gerbil will vary depending on how much time he spends outside his cage. If your gerbil stays out of trouble most days, then cleaning up after him won’t be much trouble for you either! However, if your pet has some tendencies toward mischief (like getting into things), then we recommend that you invest in training tools like toys made from chew-resistant materials so there aren’t any accidents with breakables such as glass objects inside the house

You can start handling your gerbil as soon as it’s comfortable with you. Start by sitting down near its cage and letting it come to you.

You can start handling your gerbil as soon as it’s comfortable with you. Start by sitting down near its cage and letting it come to you. Gerbils are more active in the morning, so that’s a good time to try this. If your gerbil is skittish or nervous, stay calm and don’t rush things—it may take time for them to warm up to you. When they do come out, be gentle—you don’t want to scare them away! If the gerbil isn’t comfortable or doesn’t want to be with you, let him or her go back into its cage without forcing it onto your lap (or even chasing after them).

If a gerbil bites you, try not to pull away quickly or harshly. This could cause the bite to become deeper and more painful.

If a gerbil bites you, try to stay calm. Gerbils tend to bite when they are scared or startled—they are not usually aggressive creatures. If you pull away quickly or harshly, this can cause the bite to become deeper and more painful than it needs to be. Instead of pulling away, try to gently hold the gerbil’s head in place so that it cannot bite again (though be careful not to squeeze too tightly).

Conclusion

Gerbils are lovely little creatures that make great pets. They’re social, intelligent and easy to care for. If you want a pet that will love you unconditionally, then consider getting a gerbil!