Do pet mice need a heater? Can I use a sock for their bedding?

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Hello! I was looking into getting a pet mouse around Christmas and was wondering if I need a heater for the mouse so it doesn't get cold. I was also wondering if I could give the mouse and old clean sock for bedding. Either to lay in or to use for his/he'd bedding material. Thank you so much for your help. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | 0 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Mice make very fun little pets! You will want to use a bedding substrate that is dust free. I recommend Care Fresh. It will need to be changed about once weekly. They love the have the little wheels to run in and most of them enjoy another mouse for company. You can give them a sock to make a nest out of but it should not be the primary bedding. In general you will not need an additional heat source as long as the house is warm. Keep the cage away from drafty windows and in a warm room. Mice also like to have toilet paper tubes and boxes to play and hide in. Make sure as well that you are feeding an appropriate diet meant for mice. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Do pet mice need a heater? Can I use a sock for their bedding?

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