I do not want to sound stupid but I have been thinking what my chinchilla would do if I release her in the bath tub? WOuld they swim?? I WONT do it!!! just curious.!
2007-01-12 17:33:44 · 8 answers · asked by candygrl 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No they can't swim(learned by accident). They can develop a fungus because it takes them so long to dry. Took me longer to dry my chin than my poodle. That is why they roll in dust as it gets to the skin and keeps them dry.
Edit: you need lava dust not sand or any other substance for thier bath.
2007-01-13 02:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by B N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen to the other poster. Chinchilla fur is NOT supposed to get wet---their fur is very dense and not water-resistant...a wet chinchilla can EASILY catch pnemonia and DIE.
Chinchillas live in trees in mountainous regions. They do NOT swim.
2007-01-12 18:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by strayd0g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!
Water ruins their fur!
Never get a Chinchilla wet.
EVER!
Look here: chinnet.com for better info on chinchilla care.
EDIT
Diatomaceous Earth is extremely poisionous. Use only dust made specifically for chinchillas.
2007-01-12 17:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They naturally live in cool, dry desert terrain of the Andies. I don't imagine this is a nessicary skill for survival and if they could I wouldn't expect her to thrive at it or even enjoy it. BUT most animals can, the only thing that I can think of right now that can't are Whites Tree Frogs.
2007-01-12 17:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by Noota Oolah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably, though the poor thing most likely wouldn't like it. My guinea pig I had when I was a kid could swim. I found out after my sister (she was 4) dumped it in the pond out back. She (the guinea pig) was terrified, but she swam just fine.
2007-01-12 17:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by thelightedtorch 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can swim but they hate it. They need to be given baths in dust (diatomaceous earth) Not water!
2007-01-12 17:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by Trollkepr 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They probably don't swim but I bet you could get a couple of water weanies for him to use.
2007-01-12 17:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it can swim but slowly... i tried this.
2007-01-12 18:15:42 · answer #8 · answered by horizon 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋