HARTFORD, Conn. — Meet Snowflake, a 7-year-old female Chinchilla. Chinchillas require a nice cool and dry environment as they are native inhabitants of the high Andes mountains.
Chinchillas are social creatures that require lots of attention from an owner and/or another chinchilla companion. Their average lifespan is between 8-10 years old.
For care, Chinchillas require a specialized "dust bath" to maintain their soft coats.
And a reminder, they're actually nocturnal creatures, which means they'll be more active at night than during the day.
If you're interested in adopting Snowflake or any other animal from the Connecticut Humane Society, head to their website.
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