What is the life expectancy of a gerbil?

In this article there are 10 important things you need to know about gerbils before adopting one, so nothing will come as a surprise after you bring one, ... ... about its health you should take it to a vet and have it checked out. Treating any health issues that arise quickly will certainly increase the life expectancy of a gerbil. read more

Bailey was probably my oldest gerbil I owned, he was probably close to 4 when he died, his son Duncan is at least 3 years old if not older. I got this pair as adults. I think 4 is a very old gerbil, Life span is 2.5-3.5 years. With very few making it to 4. read more

Just like other rodents, gerbils life expectancy is small. They live for about 2 to 5 years on an average. However, some may live for about 8 years, but this is extremely rare. read more

While in the wild Gerbils have a life span of about 2 years on average, they tend to live much longer in captivity. Pet Gerbils tend to live for 2.5 to 4 years, with the average being around 3.4–3.5 years (around 3 years 6 months). read more