Chinchilla is a mouse. The scientific name of chinchilla is chinchilla. From a biological point of view, chinchilla is a kind of mouse and also a rodent. But although it is a type of mouse, it is very different from other rodents. In terms of performance and appearance, it can be said that it is not a mouse, because its living habits and diet are different from the mice we know. completely different.

Differences between chinchillas and other rat pets

1. There is a big difference in lifespan. Chinchillas have a lifespan of 15 years, while other rats Most pets only live a few years.

2. Chinchillas are relatively large. Compared with hamsters and golden bears, chinchillas are more than twice as big as them, and female chinchillas are even bigger

3. Chinchillas are pure vegetarians. Unlike other rat pets that are omnivores, chinchillas basically have no body odor and they also love to be clean. They are very worry-free during the raising process.

4. The price of chinchillas is on the high side. You can buy a dozen or even dozens of hamsters for the price of one chinchilla. Chinchillas are emerging pets, with low breeding numbers and an immature system. When some situations occur, owners need to find solutions on their own.