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<\/a>1. Not for children<\/strong><\/p>\nChildren don\u2019t always understand boundaries when it comes to pets in general, but chinchilla\u2019s tend to have more boundaries than a puppy. Since chinchilla\u2019s are small rodents, noisy children might frighten them. Chinchilla\u2019s aren\u2019t afraid to bite what they see as a potential threat, so it\u2019s better for a family to adopt a chinchilla when the children are older and more responsible.<\/p>\n
2. The Habitat<\/strong><\/p>\n Chinchilla\u2019s love to run around and play, so a big (at least 16\u2033 x 18\u2033 x 16\u2033<\/a>), wire cage with a solid base is best. Wire bottom cages can hurt a chinchilla\u2019s feet, and glass tanks have poor ventilation, so it is best to avoid these.<\/p>\n Keep the cage away from heat sources and brightly lit areas. Chinchilla\u2019s are very temperature sensitive (nothing above 78 degrees F), and are mainly nocturnal. Make sure the cage is away from cold drafts as well.<\/p>\n 3. Toys<\/strong><\/p>\n It is recommended to get your new furry friend an exercise wheel to place inside the cage. A wheel with a solid floor will prevent foot injuries. Try to find one that isn\u2019t squeaky, since your chinchilla will mostly run at night!<\/p>\n It is highly advised to buy toys for your chinchilla and not use wood or sticks from outside. Some types of wood are poisonous to chinchillas, according to Chinchillacare.org<\/a>, and you never know which piece may have come into contact with harmful chemicals. To keep your chinchilla safe, buy certified chinchilla toys.<\/p>\n