If I was in your situation id definitely consider the option of picking up a ferret over a gerbil ill even list out the reasons why.
1. Ferrets are way more cost effective than gerbils, since gerbils require their own special food which can only be bought from pet stores which have the monoply on Gerbil food, dont even get me started with that…
2. Ferrets are 10 times cuter than gerbils, just look up now if you have time and just compare them, not really a sheilah honestly
3. Ferrets are greats for excercise, just strap on the leash and take it for a walk in the park, great outdoor fun for you and your furrie friend, you codnt do that with a gerbil.
4. Ferrets make great work of your leftover gefilte fish and the crusty cholent from the side of the crockpot. Cool and help recycle!
5. You can find your pet ferret today for free, just tonight hang around by your nearest dumpster, you’ll have to be very quiet and lure it with cheese. But it sure is fun the 2 and 1/2 hours it took me to catch scruffles we’re definitely worth it.
I hope Ive made you reconsider, I dont think I could be more clear to be honest. Goodluck with your decision my good friend