The chipmunk, also known as the spotted squirrel, belongs to the family Sciuridae. At first, it mainly lived in plain hills, broad-leaved forests, coniferous forests and areas with many shrubs. Later, people thought that chipmunks had a cute appearance and a docile personality, so they began to keep them as pets. However, if you want to raise chipmunks, you must first understand how to select chipmunks. The editor below has summarized 4 selection tips for you, let’s take a look.
Selection Tip 1: Price
As the saying goes, "Don't fight an unprepared battle." Since you want to choose a chipmunk, you must first understand the market price of chipmunks. Usually the market price of a chipmunk is 50 to 80 yuan. However, considering that the chipmunk's living habits are estrus in spring, food storage in autumn and hibernation in winter, its price will also be affected by factors such as season and market. Usually in the off-season, which is winter, the price will rise to about 100 yuan per piece.
Selection Tip 2: Appearance
After understanding the market price of chipmunks, let’s take a look at the appearance characteristics of chipmunks. Usually an adult chipmunk is about 15cm in length and its tail is about 12cm in length; it has a pair of big, bright eyes, which gives people a very smart feeling; its ears are small, but in proportion to its head; its cheeks There are two elastic bags inside - cheek bags; it has 5 very conspicuous stripes on the whole body.
Selection Tip Three: Personality
After understanding the chipmunk’s market price and appearance characteristics, the next step is to understand the chipmunk’s personality. La. Generally, chipmunks have the following characteristics:
1. Chipmunks are docile, will not bite, and like to play with their owners;
2. Chipmunks have a lively personality and like to play and exercise. They will not stay quietly in a certain place and always like to jump up and down in the cage;
3. Chipmunks are very clever. If the owner and the chipmunks If the rat is not very familiar, the chipmunk will take the opportunity to escape.
PS: Chipmunks like cleanliness, but are afraid of water;
Selection Tip 4: Health Status
In addition to price and appearance ,sexIn addition, we need to pay special attention to health status. Generally, a healthy chipmunk should meet the following characteristics:
1. The eyes are bright and there will be no eye droppings;
2. The nose is relatively clean and there is no runny nose;
3. The ears are in good shape and have no traces of being bitten;
4. The teeth do not stick out. If so, the bite may be abnormal;
5. The coat is smooth and shiny, with no hair loss or tumors;
6. Walking flexibly, without stiffness Feel.
Okay, after reading the four selection techniques above, have everyone mastered them? If you are proficient in it, then go to the rat house to show off your skills!
