Next Question
Mahalo is adding a tip to all questions that don't offer a tip.
M$1.00 Funded By Mahalo ? |
May 10, 2009 01:10 AM
RSS
Chinchillas are really great because they are rather unique among rodents. They're ultra-cuddly, easily house broken (they almost always run to their cage when they have to pee) and much smarter than the average rodent pet.
They also bathe themselves! They just swoosh around in a special dust which softens their delicate fur.
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/small-animals/chinchilla/chin.jpg
http://www.chinchillaplanet.com/images/chinchilla-dust-bathing.jpg
Permalink | Report
Answered Question
Mahalo is adding a tip to all questions that don't offer a tip.
What are some great small pets?
Obviously the main types of pets are "cats, dogs, etc"
What are some excellent small pets that are often overlooked? Such as different types of turtles, reptiles, and birds...
What are some excellent small pets that are often overlooked? Such as different types of turtles, reptiles, and birds...
Interesting Question?
Yes (0)
No (0)
RSS
Best Answer Chosen by Asker
| May 10, 2009 01:17 AM |
They also bathe themselves! They just swoosh around in a special dust which softens their delicate fur.
| Asker's Rating: |
• I've looked into them but haven't been able to find any great sites besides the ones you posted. I'm also a tad concerned about the temperature issue.
Permalink | Report
Reply
Other Answers (1)
Answer this Question
Related Questions
No questions found.
Ask a Question
Buy Mahalo Dollars with Credit Card or PayPal
Top Members
Most Popular Tags
Categories
- Anonymous
-
Arts & Design
-
Beauty & Style
-
Books & Authors
-
Business
-
Cars & Transportation
-
Consumer Electronics
- Coupons Deals
-
Education
-
Entertainment
-
Environment
-
Fitness
-
Food & Drink
- From Email
- From Iphone
- From Twitter
-
Health
-
History
-
Hobbies
-
Home & Garden
-
How Tos
-
Humor
-
Jobs
-
Legal
-
Local
-
Love & Relationships
-
Mahalo Answers Community
-
Money
-
Music
-
News
-
NSFW
-
Parenting
-
Pets
-
Science & Mathematics
-
Services
-
Shopping
-
Social Science
-
Society & Culture
-
Sports
-
Technology & Internet
-
Travel
-
Video Games
Welcome New Members
- lovingmom3, November 27, 2009 07:53 AM
- bowen57, November 27, 2009 07:33 AM
- jeremybowen, November 27, 2009 07:32 AM
- cleo, November 27, 2009 07:29 AM
- markbiddiss, November 27, 2009 07:26 AM
Mahalo Dollars are the currency of Mahalo Answers.
Each Mahalo Dollar costs $1.
Once you earn more than 40 Mahalo Dollars, you can request to be paid via PayPal. Each Mahalo Dollar is currently worth $0.75 when paid out via PayPal. Learn More
Do you have any other first hand knowledge that could help me get a feel for them as pets? Are they friendly? Are they really nocturnal?
They sound really cool! But I just read that if the temperature reaches above 80 degrees, they could die of heat stroke. Living in So. Cal, sometimes during the summer the house reaches around 80, so what do you think of this?
As for the temperature, yes, extreme heat has been known to be tough on their bodies since their natural habitat is high up in the Andes mountain range in South America, so they evolutionarily lack the skill to sweat.
Instead, their hear is sent to their ears. If you do decide to get a chinchilla, a warning sign of over heating is when their ears become red.
Another fact worth mentioning is their lifespan, much longer than a normal rodent, some live up to 20 years (the oldest American chinny is 26). Compared to a mouse, which is lucky to see its fourth birthday, you're talking about a possible two decade commitment.
The fact that they live so much longer and are considered a more exotic pet means they are more expensive than a typical rodent, averaging around $100-$200. Though some breeders are willing to let them go for less.
I'm a little worried about the temperature. Some summer days, even in the house it can reach 80. I wonder if there's some way to cool the cage though.