Yesterday when I looked into the gerbil's cage, I saw the one gerbil eating the other! I have no idea how the gerbil died. I'm just really freaked out that the other gerbil was eating him! When I took the body out, the "cannibal" happily moved out the way and carried on with life as if nothing happened. The body was still soft - so it had happened recently.
We had 2 males living in a cage for about 7 months already. They fought from time to time, but nothing serious - it was more playful. So I don't know if the gerbil just died naturally, or if the "cannibal" actually killed him.
Apart from being in shock, we need to figure this out before my child decides if he wants a replacement gerbil! (i.e. can the "cannibal" be trusted to share his cage? and won't he be lonely now? The 2 of them used to snuggle up together).
2006-12-11
06:59:09
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jaydee
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