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