FInding a fat-tailed gerbil in the UK these days is still a tough challenge. There are tantilising pictures of them online (go see the duprasi/fat-tailed gerbil Facebook page for examples) and offers of pups fleetingly passing as they are snapped up fast. Many good breeders hold a wainting list or contact list so you know … Read more
Well, that is an interesting question for sure – and the answer is mainly yes – but can be no? Confusing answer I know – but Exoterra-style enclosures are amazing – they are front-opening with a front lip for safety. They are clear glass and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes – … Read more
Duprasi are getting more and more popular – and as more people talk about keeping them on groups and forums – we are starting to notice that duprasi get sore eyes quite a bit. They can be just closed, a bit crusty, weeping, with red tears or having hair loss. These all have different reasons … Read more
Duprasi are quite new to the pet world – and we have a lot to learn about them health-wise – but for now we only have a few stories about them and their intricacies. (article updated July 2022) Unlike Mongolian gerbils and other more common jirds like Shaws and Bushy-taileds – these little critters have … Read more
We won’t lie to you – this is a no brainer. If you have ever looked after a duprasi for more than one night – then you will know the answer to this without a doubt. You wouldn’t be able to miss that fact that although they appear to sleep their entire life away during … Read more