Picking up...

[minnesota2121]

I have heard that it is okay to pick up gerbils by the extra skin that they have on the back of their neck. Is this okay to do?

I haven't tried it myself, but I was just curious.

[Ritzie/Admin]

I do that only when I need to hold a gerbil very tight, vet examination, etc. They do not like it! Normally this is not necessary! You can pick them up with your hand around their body.

[sweetie]

I have not done that. I would imagine there are some instances when you should like Peter suggested but I would not do it as a normal practice.

[minnesota2121]

oh..ok. thanks