Care, husbandry and diseases of the African giant rat (Cricetomys gambianus) : review article

The African giant rat lives up to 14 years in captivity, reaching maximum body weights of approximately 2.80 kg in bucks and 1.39 kg in does. In Britain, the African giant rat is increasingly becoming a popular exotic pet. A survey was conducted on 41 licensed pet shops in the UK. The range of ages...

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Main Author: R.G. Cooper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2008-05-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/245