Gerbil
$10 for one, $15 for a pair (prefer to live in pairs or small same-gender family groups)
Temperament
Origin
Size
Lifespan
Cost of Setup
$65 for an ASA "Gerbil Kit"
2-3 years with proper care
4-5 inches long
Mongolia
Friendly and social, can be quite tame with treats.
Quick and harder to hold.
Rarely bite unless threatened.
Hamster
$30 for fancy Syrian "Teddy Bear" Hamsters
Temperament
Origin
Size
Lifespan
Cost of Setup
$65 for an ASA "Hamster Kit"
2-3 years with
proper care
4-5 inches long
Syria
With frequent handling they can be easily held, friendly, social, and rarely bite.
Need frequent attention and love treats!
Gerbil Kit
$65
Includes
Price
Size
Larger Sizes
Available?
Optional Accessories
"Silent Spinner" Wheel: $12 more
Substitute a 20 gallon tank to hold 3 gerbils.
1-2 gerbils
$65
* 10 Gallon Tank
* Screen Lid
* Water Bottle
* Food Dish
* Chewable Shelter
* Aspen Litter
* Gerbil Food
* Timothy Hay
* Salt Lick
Hamster Kit
$65
Includes
Price
Size
Larger Sizes
Available?
Optional Accessories
"Silent Spinner" Wheel: $12 more
*Chewable blocks: $3
*Hamster ball: $10
None
1 Hamster
*Syrian hamsters can NOT be housed together
$65
* Wire Hamster habitat
* Water Bottle
* Food Dish
* Aspen Litter
* Hamster Food
* Chewable Shelter
* Salt Lick