Plains Viscacha

Scientific name: Lagostomus maximus
Size: 62-86cm long including tail
Lifespan: 8-10 years
Natural range: Argentina and southeastern Bolivia

Housing

• large multi-level ferret type cage is best
• females are social and should be housed in pairs or groups
• males are territorial and should be housed individually
• Bedding: aspen or corn cob
• Accessories: nest box, chew toys, dust bath

Food

• high quality chinchilla pellet
• free choice timothy hay
• fresh veggies once weekly

Breeding

• Maturity: 8 months old
• Gestation: 154 days
• Litter size: 1-4
• breeding is best achieved in a trio or colony situation
• young are born fully furred and with eyes open
• should be weaned by 6-8 weeks old