Saffron 13
Black velvet chinchilla · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago
Saffron 13 has opened a lemonade stand in the desert. One jug, one glass, and considerably more bowls than the trade requires.
About the Black velvet chinchilla
- Origin
- A dominant colour mutation of the domestic chinchilla
- Size
- 400–600 g; females larger
- Lifespan
- 15–20 years
- Coat
- Dark glossy veil over a white belly; dark leg stripes
- Genetics
- Lethal when homozygous — never breed velvet to velvet
- Housing
- Cool — below 25°C — tall cage, daily dust bath
Read more about the black velvet chinchilla — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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