| Gerbils are relatively small rodents and
they generally do not bite unless they are frightened which
makes them easy to handle. If you are carefull when you handle
the gerbil and handle it regularly they usually will not be
scared.
Never pick a gerbil up by its tail as the tail is not strong
enough to handle the entire weight of the gerbil being suspended
from it. The best way to hold a gerbil is by cupping your
hand and placing the gerbil inside of it. Beware that gerbils
can run very fast if frightened and if you let them get lose
in the house they can be hard to catch. They are likely to
go hide in a small area which can make it difficult to find
them.
When young children are handling gerbils an adult should
be present at all times to ensure the child is using proper
techniques and not injuring the gerbil. When the child is
done handling the gerbil they should wash their hands immediately
to avoid the risk of obtaining any diseases that the gerbil
may have.
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