What is the life span of a gerbil?

Gerbil lifespan. Gerbils live between 3-5 years on average. As with any pets there are a lot of things you can do to maximise their lifespan and ensure they live a healthy, happy life. 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

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). However, Gerbils can live for 5 years or potentially longer under the right conditions. read more