Bank Vole

Scientific name: Clethrionomys glareoclus
Size: 9-13cm long
Lifespan: 1-3 years
Natural range: throughout Europe east into central Asia

Housing

• aquarium with a screen lid is best
• allow at least 10gal per trio
• females are social and can be housed in pairs or groups
• males are territorial but can usually be kept in pairs if introduced at a young age
• Bedding: aspen
• Accessories: wheel, tubes, hideaways, wood chew

Food

• mixture of a high quality rodent seed mix, parakeet seed and some kitten kibble
• allow free access to timothy hay
• offer fresh fruit or veggies and small millet once to twice weekly

Breeding

• Maturity: 4-5 weeks old
• Gestation: 18-20 days
• Litter size: 3-4
• young develop very quickly
• should be fully weaned by 3-4 weeks old