Congrats on the new addition!

My mom would freak out if she saw a gerbil in my room too! I don't think I would ever get a pet without discussing with the whole family beforehand though. In my house, a new pet is a family decision. Do you have all your pets in your room? You mentioned Cheeko and Spanky's cage was in your room, and now you said the hamster cages and the gerbil. How big is your room? LOL