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Chinchilla environment — tolerant of cold, heatstroke risk above 26.7°C

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Chinchilla environment — tolerant of cold, heatstroke risk above 26.7°C

The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).

> Chinchillas are very tolerant of cold but sensitive to heat. The ambient temperature range to which chinchillas are adapted is 18.3–26.7°C (65–80°F). Exposure to higher ambient temperatures, especially in the presence of high humidity, can result in heatstroke.

Source: pdf-raw/exotic-toxicology/chinchilla.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).

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  • Chinchillas are very tolerant of cold but sensitive to heat. The ambient temperature range to which chinchillas are adapted is 18.3–26.7°C (65–80°F). Exposure to higher ambient temperatures, especially in the presence of high humidity, can result in heatstroke.

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Chinchilla environment — tolerant of cold, heatstroke risk above 26.7°C
Source document: Merck Veterinary Manual (professional veterinary reference)
Merck Veterinary Manualretrieved 2026-07-29

Verification file: pdf-raw/exotic-toxicology/chinchilla.txt