How to Catch a Gerbil on the Loose

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Contain the gerbil in 1 room.. Ask someone to help you.. Check a wide variety of places.

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1

Contain the gerbil in 1 room.

Step 1

Contain the gerbil in 1 room.

2

Ask someone to help you.

Step 2

Ask someone to help you.

3

Check a wide variety of places.

Step 3

Check a wide variety of places.

4

Look for signs of the gerbil's movement.

Step 4

Look for signs of the gerbil's movement.

5

Eliminate areas as you search.

Step 5

Eliminate areas as you search.

6

Check the stairs.

Step 6

Check the stairs.

7

Try to keep the gerbil away from hazards.

Step 7

Try to keep the gerbil away from hazards.

8

Keep the gerbil contained, even if you need to take a break.

Step 8

Keep the gerbil contained, even if you need to take a break.

9

Corner and approach the gerbil slowly.

Step 9

Corner and approach the gerbil slowly.

10

Put treats in your hand and offer them to the gerbil.

Step 10

Put treats in your hand and offer them to the gerbil.

11

Take hold of the gerbil once it is near you or in your hand.

Step 11

Take hold of the gerbil once it is near you or in your hand.

12

Cover the gerbil to minimize its chance of getting away.

Step 12

Cover the gerbil to minimize its chance of getting away.

13

Lure the gerbil back into its cage.

Step 13

Lure the gerbil back into its cage.

14

Use a bucket trap to catch your gerbil.

Step 14

Use a bucket trap to catch your gerbil.

15

Use a commercial humane trap.

Step 15

Use a commercial humane trap.

16

Hire a professional.

Step 16

Hire a professional.

17

Make sure you shut the door securely.

Step 17

Make sure you shut the door securely.

18

Check for possible escape routes.

Step 18

Check for possible escape routes.

19

Get a stronger cage.

Step 19

Get a stronger cage.

20

Keep your gerbils occupied.

Step 20

Keep your gerbils occupied.

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