阿尔卑斯旱獭

阿尔卑斯旱獭的基本数据

饲养难度

适合高级者

寿命

圈养寿命为15～18年

体型

坐姿身高约18厘米，体重春季约3公斤、秋季约4.5公斤（随季节变动）

饮食

草食。取食叶片、花朵和柔软茎秆

饲养环境

具有能挖穿镐头般坚硬土壤的能力。需准备坚固且宽敞的围栏防止地板和墙壁被挖破，并提供可供躲藏的巢箱。

温度管理

作为寒冷高山物种，关于耐热饲养的资料较少。日本夏季需用空调降低室温。野生旱獭在秋季储存脂肪进行长期冬眠。关于圈养下是否进行冬眠、冬眠时的温度和体重管理，应事先咨询诊治异宠的兽医。

饮食

喜好叶片和花朵，进食时咀嚼不多，应选择柔软茎秆。以干草和叶菜类为主，秋季增重期间定期称重。

个性

在家族群中是社会性较强的动物，相互梳理毛发，但对陌生个体具有攻击性，特别是雌性会激烈保卫领地。作为大型啮齿动物，被咬伤可能造成严重伤害。

法律规制

因属松鼠科，进口时需要种类名证明书。进口个体属于《感染症法》的进口申报对象。

注意事项

这是寿命15年以上的长寿动物，能诊治的兽医师有限。饲养前应确保有可就诊的医院。饲养个体绝对不能放归野外。

关于阿尔卑斯旱獭

Learn about the Alpine Marmot: about 18 cm in sitting height, a captive lifespan of 15 to 18 years, and an expert-level care rating. Key points to know before bringing one home, plus common questions.

迎接阿尔卑斯旱獭前需要了解的7件事

1. 1Best for Experienced Keepers

   The Alpine Marmot is rated for experienced keepers. Because it is adapted to life in high mountain terrain, care routines used for common small pets may not be enough. Gather information in advance and talk with an experienced breeder or veterinarian before committing.

2. 2A 15 to 18 Year Commitment

   Lifespan in captivity is 15 to 18 years, so bringing one home is a long-term responsibility. Think ahead about moves, changes in your household, and who could care for the animal when you are away.

3. 3Weight Changes With the Seasons

   Adults measure about 18 cm in sitting height, and body weight moves from about 3 kg in spring to about 4.5 kg in autumn. The autumn gain is generally understood as a natural seasonal change linked to preparing for winter, so track weight across the seasons rather than judging from a single reading. Consult a veterinarian about any change that worries you.

4. 4Watch Out for Heat and Humidity

   This is an animal of cool terrain above the tree line, so Japan's hot, humid summers are likely to be a heavy burden. Before bringing one home, secure a well-ventilated spot where temperature can be controlled. Plan for hot-weather emergencies as well, such as a power outage that stops the air conditioning.

5. 5Space and Digging Instincts

   Marmots are sturdy, active animals that dig burrows in the wild. Provide roomy space where digging and gnawing can be worked out safely, along with a burrow-like place to hide. Since they may damage furniture and walls, build the enclosure from durable materials.

6. 6A Social, Vocal Personality

   In the wild, marmots live in family groups, and a lookout gives a shrill call to warn of danger. Because it may call out when alarmed, consider noise for neighbors, especially in apartment buildings. Daily interaction and an enriching environment help prevent loneliness and boredom.

7. 7Diet and Finding a Vet

   In the wild, marmots eat the grasses and flowers of mountain meadows, so plan a diet centered on fibrous plant matter such as wild greens and hay. Adjust the menu to each animal's condition. Locate a veterinarian who can treat exotic animals before you bring one home.

阿尔卑斯旱獭的常见问题

Q.Can a beginner keep an Alpine Marmot?

A.The difficulty level is expert, and many aspects are hard for someone keeping a small animal for the first time. Preparation such as temperature control and ample space is needed, so consider it carefully with advice from an experienced breeder or veterinarian.

Q.How long does an Alpine Marmot live?

A.In captivity the lifespan is 15 to 18 years. This varies with the individual and the care environment, so plan on a long-term commitment.

Q.How big do they get?

A.Adults measure about 18 cm in sitting height. Weight changes with the season, at roughly 3 kg in spring and about 4.5 kg in autumn.

Q.Do Alpine Marmots hibernate?

A.Wild Alpine Marmots are known to hibernate through winter. How winter is handled in captivity depends on the environment and the individual, so check with the breeder or an experienced veterinarian before bringing one home.

Q.Are they loud?

A.Marmots have a habit of a lookout giving a shrill call to signal danger, and they may call out when alarmed. If you live in an apartment building, it is wise to think about noise for your neighbors.

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