How Long Do Gerbils Live? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

June 12, 2026 by Neil

how long do gerbils live UK lifespan guide

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has been keeping, breeding, and selling gerbils at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of daily first-hand experience with these animals and the owners who keep them. In that time, he has watched gerbils thrive for five years in the right hands, and seen them … Read more

Hamster or Gerbil — Which One Actually Suits Your Child? (The Honest Answer)

May 5, 2026 by Neil

It’s one of the most common conversations I have at the counter. A parent comes in, one or two children in tow, and says: “We want a small pet. Something easy. What do you think — hamster or gerbil?” And then they wait for me to say “hamster” or “gerbil.” But the honest answer is … Read more