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About the Beige chinchilla

Origin
A colour mutation of the domestic chinchilla
Size
400–600 g; females larger
Lifespan
15–20 years
Coat
Champagne to beige, extremely dense; pink ears
Temperament
Crepuscular, agile, nervous of handling
Housing
Cool — below 25°C — tall cage, daily dust bath

Read more about the beige chinchilla — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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