- classic colour
- male
- active at night
Standard Grey Chinchilla
Chinchilla lanigera
The classic wild grey, and a confident young male. Most active late in the evening.
€80 to €250
Guide price only. Everything here is negotiable.
Most of our animals sit here: popular species, nice colours.
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- September 2025
- Current size
- 28 cm
- Adult size
- 25 to 35 cm
- Morph / line
- Standard Grey
- Reference
- LT-0034
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- No account, no checkout, no deposit online
- 14-day health guarantee
- Setup check before any animal changes hands
- Feeding record and care sheet included
About this animal
Standard grey is the original wild colour and still the most striking in our opinion. This male is confident, takes raisin-free treats from the hand and does his best acrobatics after ten at night. He would happily live with another male chinchilla if introduced carefully.
Care at a glance
Environment
15 to 22 °C, never above 25 °C. No humidity, no direct sun
Diet
Unlimited hay, chinchilla pellets, very few treats. No fruit or nuts
Housing
Tall multi-level cage from 100 × 50 × 120 cm, all-metal, wooden shelves
Alone or in company
Best in a same-sex pair; a lone chinchilla needs daily attention
Lifespan
15 to 20 years
Handling
Gentle but never grip: the fur slips off when they are frightened
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