gerbrezzis

[alexandra]

Noticed my local pet shop were selling something called gerbrezzis, which they claim are a cross between a hamster and a gerbil. They look a bit like a giant winter white but with a long tail with a fat bit at the end, The notice said that they store water in their tail. Just wondering if anyone else has come across these or knows anymore about them?

[sweetpatata6]

I have never heard anything about them. I have a gerbil and she is a great pet.... I wasn't able to find anything about them online. Mabe you should call the petstore and ask about them because I'm currious to find out more!!!

[luckies4me]

Those would be fat tailed gerbils, and no they are not a cross between a gerbil and a hamster. Grrr, pet stores are so stupid sometimes!!! I used to have a few as a pet. They are awfully cute little things, though they are pretty rare. It's hard to find them in pet shops. You do need to have a USDA permit for exotics in order to sell them though. If the store does not have a class C permit they are in violation of the law. Not to mention they are false advertising. You think they would do some research first.

Here's a link.

http://www.gerbil-info.com/html/otherduprasiuk.htm

They actually have two at the shop here right now. I might go get one.

[Zippy]

I love fat-tailed gerbils.They are so cute.I have never seen them in person.

[alexandra]

Thanks for the link.

[alexandra]

By the way - how do you spell it? Can't remember whether it was gerprezzi or gerbrezzi now.

[Zippy]

I think it is spelled Duprasi.

[sweetpatata6]

AWWW they are cute... Thanks for the link!!! ((P.S. cute baby!!))

[alexandra]

I think it is spelled Duprasi.

You are absolutely right zippy. Believe it or not they had spelt it totally wrong in the pet shop and said they were a gerbil/hamster cross! Just shows they know nothing about what they are selling!! All information much appreciated. Thanks.

[StarbrightSB]

Those are the cutest things ever! I want one now.....