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5 things you need to know about chinchillas

Chinchillas are squirrel-like rodents found in South America. Like a squirrel, it’s amazingly cute. And you know what you want to do with cute animals, right? Of course, keep it as a pet.

Yes, think this way. Today, pets don’t just mean cats, dogs, and birds. The choice of pets you can keep has increased significantly over time. Rodents and reptiles are also popular pets these days. In fact, you will see many people keep snakes as their pets. Oriental folklore said it was good to have snakes as pets before, but today people all over the world love them. One such exotic pet that isn’t as dangerous as keeping a snake is the cute and cute chinchilla. Yes, chinchillas are cute, and you are sure to love them.

1. Chinchillas are rodents native to the Andes in South America. This variety is mainly found in Bolivia, Chile and Peru. These very cute looking rodents are slightly larger and tougher than ground squirrels, which are smaller than rabbits. These animals are most active at dusk and dawn. Chinchillas mean “small chinchillas,” a name derived from the fur-clad chinchillas of these animals.

2. These small rodents are about 10-14 inches long and weigh about 1.1-1.5 kg. The length of the tail is about 4-5 inches. They have a life expectancy of 18 to 20 years.

3. With gentle handling, they bind well and can be tamed. Women are more active and aggressive than men. You can keep same-sex pairs together, but women sometimes end up in aggressive fights.

4. Chinchillas are crepuscular by habit. Their activity peaks between dusk and dawn, so care must be taken to keep it quiet during the day. This also means that they need to be taken care of with their feeding time in mind.

5. Chinchillas are vegetarian by diet and should be given a lot of roughage. Fresh green grass is what they like. Snacks can be given once a day.

These rodents take a considerable amount of time to adapt to the new environment. It takes time to adapt and tame, so care must be taken when handling it. These cute rodents make great pets. However, it is not suitable for homes with young children.

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