If I were an African pygmy dormouse,
which morph would I be?
Discover your morph in 10 random questions
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🐿 If you are raising it for the first time, start with this
Pygmy squirrel (African dwarf dormouse, Graphiurus murinus)Is As long as you adjust the temperature and food properly, Even beginners can raise it well. Average in captive environment 6 years We are together to some extent.
🌡️ Temperature — everything matters
- It is vulnerable to sudden temperature changes. keep it constantThe key is to do it.
- The soleplate is not the floor Side wall or backPlease attach it to If placed on the floor, only the bottom becomes hot and the top becomes cold, leaving the object with no place to escape.
- Be careful of sudden drops in temperature early in the winter. Covering the cage with a blanket is effective in keeping the cage warm.
- Hibernation is dangerous. In particular, if a baby falls into hibernation due to low temperatures, there is a very high chance of death.
🍱 Feeding – Always keep food stocked.
- It's omnivorous. Feed a mixture of pellets, grains, fruits, and insects.
- I can't stand hunger very well. Make sure the bottom of the food bowl is not visible Fill it up.
- Egg food (protein)and Teeth Grinding Feed (EX)is required. Because they are rodents, their teeth grow continuously, but if there is no feed for teeth grinding, there are situations where you have to cut the teeth yourself.
- Feed exclusively for pygmies MilprodentIf you include it in the basic composition, nutritional balance will be stable.
- I like sweet fruits such as bananas, blueberries, grapes, apples, and pears. If frozen, defrost before serving.
- As for nutritional supplements, provide calcium and vitamins alternately once a week, but be sure to check the dosage in the product instructions.
- Vegetables in general — Oxalic acid is not good for your health. Moisture is sufficient with a waterer.
- citrus fruits — Citrus series such as oranges, lemons, and tangerines
- hamster food — Contains sunflower seeds, etc., which may lead to digestive problems (the appendix is short)
- insects caught outdoors — Risk of parasite infection
💡 If you give a snack while there is still food left, it will lead to picky eating. The special meal is after eating all the food. For handling compensationIf you give it as a gift, it will also help with communication.
🏠 Rearing environment – vertically tall cage
- living on trees Chaplaincy Look at it like it's an animal tall Cage is right.
- flooringis thicker than 4~5cm. Avoid products with fragrance or a lot of dust.
- hideoutis 1 more than the number of objects. I perceive red as a dark space and feel safe.
- treadmillSubadults are over 12cm long and adults are over 22cm long. Hang it in a low position to prevent falls.
- Water bottle typeby. Do not use water bowls due to the high risk of contamination.
- Please refrain from using wooden products as they may absorb urine and make hygiene difficult.
🛒 Checklist of supplies to prepare first
- Vertical acrylic cage (40×40×60cm or larger recommended)
- Flooring (low dust sawdust type, 5cm or more)
- Hideout — population + 1 spare
- Hamster (adult over 22cm)
- Waterer (water bottle type) · Feeding bowl · Worm dish
- Feed — exclusive feed + egg food + teeth grinding feed
- Nutrients – Calcium and Vitamins
- thermometer · Heating film or heat lamp
- Play equipment — ropes, perches, socks
- Handling — hand cushion, mosquito net tent
💡 First day setting — Flooring 5cm or more · Hideout (number of individuals +1) · Waterer · Feeding bowl · Wheel · Play equipment · Thermometer · Heating supplies
🤝 Immediately after bringing in · Handling
- After adoption 2-3 days of adaptation periodare you. Please refrain from handling and only observe with your eyes. Water and food must be provided daily.
- Recognize the breeder by smell. Wash your hands before and after handling Avoid perfume and hand cream please.
- Never grab the tail. They break off on their own due to extreme fear or stress and do not grow back.
- Since they are nocturnal, it is easier to handle them during the day. Very active at night.
- To prevent escape Inside the mosquito net tent I recommend doing this. Please do this from a low height to prevent falls.
🧹 Cleaning cycle and health signals
- Water bathing is strictly prohibitedYes. They groom themselves and do not need sand baths.
- Replace the entire flooring once every 2-3 weeks, or at the latest once a month.
- We recommend washing the feeding bowl and waterer 1-2 times a week.
- Like hair pulling and somersaults stereotypic behaviorIf you see this, check the cause of stress and reinforce hiding places and play equipment.
- Slight shaking is a common behavior in rodents with fast metabolism. However, if it is noticeably severe, please check the environment.
💡 If you suspect a health problem Consult with a professional veterinariando. If it is immediately after adoption, informing the sales office at the same time will help with initial response.
This guide Pygmy squirrel care sheetIt summarizes only the key points and was written based on actual breeding experience. It may not apply equally to all objects. Give priority to the breeder’s judgmentPlease do it.