Heatstroke in chinchillas — heat sensitivity and environmental hazard
Verbatim first-hand facts from The Merck Veterinary Manual (chinchilla). All bullets are exact substrings of the cited source file and C1-substring verified. Focus: toxicosis and environmental hazards of the pet species.
Toxicology facts
- 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.