The gerbil does not usually run or hide from a new noise. Rather, it is attracted by a new sound. This curious response makes them an attentive, active, and friendly pet. Nothing seems to interest a gerbil more than a tunnel. It is important that any materials given to a gerbil must be sturdy and non-toxic.
Gerbils are easy to raise with basic care.
They are naturally hardy animals and will live a normal healthy life provided you offer a well-balanced diet and maintain a clean, dry environment. Gerbils are not carriers of infectious diseases. Most diseases and disorders which affect gerbils have a direct relationship with improper food handling and poor housing management by the pet owner. A healthy gerbil will be active and playful.