What is a chipmunk? How to raise it well?

Now the pet mouse market is very hot, especially hamsters have captured a lot of people. But in fact, there is another kind of pet mouse that is also very cute. The following editor will introduce you to what is a chipmunk? How to raise chipmunks?

What is a chipmunk?

The flower chipmunk is an American rodent, and its spots are white and black like the body of a cow, so some people also call him a cow rat. Different from our common mice. Its big white teeth and ears are very lovely. And gentle character, recognize the master. Compared with the uncooked hamsters, the chipmunks can be said to be very smart and close to people.

Second, how to raise chipmunks?

1. Feeding

(1) do not feed high-calorie food

Don't lose control of your feeding hand just because it's cute! Chipmunks can easily get fat, so don't feed it too much high-calorie food. Especially for things like nuts, don't feed him too much at once, or he will easily become round. The skin is not easy to dissipate heat, and it may be easy for him to be dizzy or even die of heat in summer. So remember not to feed him too much of this kind of food.

(2) Water should be disinfected.

Enough water should be prepared for chipmunks. Clear water does not mean tap water. And try not to give it tap water directly. It is best to heat it at high temperature, disinfect the water and then feed it to him, and add water to it at least three or four times a day to ensure its demand for water.

2. Life

(1) pay attention to cooling

Remember to cool the chipmunk in summer. Don't let him get too hot. If the cooling measures are not taken, the chipmunks may die of heat. And to give it enough living space, chipmunk nails should also be cut regularly, be careful when cutting, do not hurt it, its nest had better not be placed in the direct sun, this kind of animal is very afraid of heat.

(2) take a bath

When bathing the chipmunk, you must carefully and carefully hold it in your hand. You should try the temperature of the water prepared for it. The temperature should be suitable. It's okay to be a little hot. Don't be too cold. Otherwise, after washing the chipmunk, he may get sick. Put it in the water with your hand and control it a little bit, or it will flow out by itself. Then rub it with some baby shower gel, rinse it clean, and then dry her hair with a hair dryer.

The chipmunk's life is only two or three years, so since he has decided to be his master, he must be taken good care of. His life is really too short. Even though it's a pet rat. But it's still a mouse. There are a lot of germs on the mouse, usually when raising must be careful not to be bitten by it, can not be scratched by it, once this situation must be timely vaccination in case. The germs carried by mice can easily kill people, so the owner must pay attention to it.