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How much is a chinchilla?

How much is a chinchilla?

Chinchillas cost $80 – $150 from breeders. Colored Chinchillas are a fair bit more expensive — if you can even find them. Show quality or pedigree Chinchillas can also fetch fairly high prices.

Where can chinchillas be found?

They live on the rocky slopes of the Andes Mountains at elevations between 9 and 15 thousand feet. The land is arid, with sparse vegetation and plenty of rock cover. Chinchillas were once common along the entire western coastline of South America, but are now limited mainly to the countries of Bolivia, Peru, and Chile.

Should I get 1 or 2 chinchillas?

Chinchillas need: Keeping with at least one other friendly chinchilla, unless advised otherwise by a vet/clinical animal behaviourist. Chinchillas can be kept as male/female pairs* or single sex groups. They¿re naturally sociable, living in groups in the wild.

Do chinchilla bites hurt?

A chinchilla might give you a little “grooming” nip but this doesn’t really hurt or break the skin. It’s only in rare cases that a chinchilla will bite hard and such a bite might hurt and cause an injury. Chinchillas are really friendly and social animals.

Do chinchillas throw poop?

Yes, a chinchilla may throw their poop, but the reason they throw their poop is hard to pinpoint. Most chinchilla owners state that their chinchilla will throw poop every now and then, when it is frustrated.

Do chinchillas bite?

With no escape route available, the chinchilla may bite the threat (often the owner’s fingers). This type of biting is most common if the pet owner tries to reach in suddenly to grab the chinchilla. Chinchillas have long and extremely sharp front teeth. A bite can be severe, deep and painful.

Do chinchillas like to cuddle?

They tend to be affectionate, curious and social animals that can bond closely with their owners and generally like to be held close and cuddled. Certain features of chinchillas make them unique, and anyone considering a pet chinchilla should know these 10 fascinating chinchilla facts.

Do chinchillas cuddle with you?

Can you cuddle a chinchilla?

It is rare that a chinchilla likes to cuddle with people. They aren’t lap-pets for the most part. Chinchillas in general are fun and lively pets, and very entertaining. But occasionally you will get one that likes to snuggle up to you.