How difficult is it to keep Greater Egyptian Jerboa?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Greater Egyptian Jerboa?

The average lifespan of Greater Egyptian Jerboa is 5-6 years (in captivity). With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Greater Egyptian Jerboa get?

Greater Egyptian Jerboa typically reaches Head-body about 13cm, tail about 20cm, about 135-140g as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Greater Egyptian Jerboa?

Greater Egyptian Jerboa feeds on: Seeds, grains, vegetables and roots, some insects. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Greater Egyptian Jerboa?

The price of Greater Egyptian Jerboa varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Greater Egyptian Jerboa

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Jaculus orientalis

A bipedal hopping jerboa of North African and Middle Eastern drylands. The head-body is about 13 cm but the tail about 20 cm, and it moves by leaping on its hind legs. Strictly nocturnal, living 5-6 years in captivity.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

18〜26℃

Lifespan

5-6 years (in captivity)

Size

Head-body about 13cm, tail about 20cm, about 135-140g

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Seeds, grains, vegetables and roots, some insects

About

The greater Egyptian jerboa, described by Erxleben in 1777, is a jerboa (Dipodidae) of the drylands of North Africa from Morocco through Algeria, Tunisia and Libya to Egypt, and of the Middle East including Saudi Arabia, Sinai and the Judaean Desert. It hops bipedally on powerful hind legs, using the long tail as a prop and rudder. Strictly nocturnal, it rests by day in burrows up to 2 m long dug in firm ground, and in cold periods enters deep hibernation with body temperature falling to nearly 10C. It eats seeds, shoots and roots, including desert truffles, and gets its water from food so rarely drinks. Breeding runs from November to July, with gestation of about 40 days and litters of 2-5 (up to 8). Reports of animals gathering in large burrows suggest a degree of sociality. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern. In Japan it is rarely available through exotic pet specialists.

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