How to choose a devil squirrel
In recent years, devil squirrels have become a popular choice in the pet market due to their cute appearance and lively personality. When many people choose a devil squirrel, they often don’t know how to judge its health and appearance. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed selection guide to help you choose a healthy and lively devil squirrel.
1. Basic characteristics of the devil squirrel
The devil squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is a small squirrel with mostly reddish-brown or gray-brown fur, a fluffy tail, and a lively and active personality. They usually live 5-8 years and are suitable as family pets. When selecting, you should pay attention to the following aspects:
| Features | health standards |
|---|---|
| Coat color | Smooth and shiny, no bald spots or dandruff |
| eyes | Bright, no discharge, no redness or swelling |
| behavior | Lively, active and responsive |
| weight | Adults weigh about 200-300 grams, larvae are medium-sized |
2. How to choose a healthy devil squirrel
1.Observe the appearance: Healthy devil squirrels have uniform coat color and no hair loss or skin lesions. Eyes should be clear and bright, with no discharge. The nose is moist but no runny nose, and the ears are clean and free of odor.
2.Check behavior: It is the nature of the devil squirrel to be lively and active. If your squirrel appears lethargic or unresponsive, it may be in poor health. You can approach it gently to observe its reaction. Healthy squirrels will show curiosity or alertness.
3.Ask for sources: Choose a regular pet store or breeding farm to avoid buying squirrels of unknown origin. Formal channels usually provide health certificates and vaccination records.
3. Precautions for raising devil squirrels
After selecting a healthy devil squirrel, feeding is also key. The following are some points to note when feeding:
| Feeding points | Things to note |
|---|---|
| diet | Mainly eat nuts, seeds, and fruits, and avoid foods high in sugar and salt. |
| cage | The space is large enough, equipped with running wheels and climbing facilities |
| clean | Clean the cage regularly and keep it dry and hygienic |
| interactive | Interact for at least 30 minutes a day to enhance relationships |
4. Recent hot topics: Misunderstandings about raising devil squirrels
In the past 10 days, misunderstandings about raising devil squirrels have become a hot topic of discussion. The following are common misunderstandings summarized by netizens:
1.Feeding humans snacks: Many people like to feed squirrels snacks such as chocolate and potato chips, but these foods are harmful to the health of squirrels and may lead to obesity or poisoning.
2.Neglecting exercise needs: Devil squirrels are lively by nature and need ample space for exercise. Being kept in small cages for long periods of time can lead to depression and health problems.
3.Neglect dental care: Squirrels’ teeth will continue to grow, so teeth grinding tools need to be provided, otherwise the teeth may become too long and affect eating.
5. Summary
When selecting a devil squirrel, focus on its appearance, behavior, and origin. Healthy squirrels have shiny fur, bright eyes, and are lively and active. When raising, you need to pay attention to diet, environment and interaction to avoid common misunderstandings. I hope this article can help you choose a healthy and cute devil squirrel and provide it with a good living environment.
If you have any questions about the selection or raising of devil squirrels, please leave a message in the comment area to discuss!
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