Just because a chinchilla is fairly small, doesn't mean that buying a cage and finding the right place to put it is easy. In fact, there are several things you need to know before you buy a cage, and before you just put it anywhere in your house. Here's 2 things you should think about when deciding where to put your furry friend's home.

Make sure you have a room in your house that is fairly quiet and won't get a lot of use during the day. Chinchillas are nocturnal which means they will be trying to sleep while you're up and about. If you're always loud and making a ruckus while the little guy is trying to sleep, then he is likely to sleep poorly and it will actually make him unhealthy.

At the same time, remember that he will be awake while you are sleeping. And they can make quite a bit of noise with all their running and jumping around. Especially if you have a noisy exercise wheel. So putting them in your room or your child's room can cause problems and keep you up, so try to find a spot in your house that is out of the way and will suit both of you. Also make sure that there are no electrical wires running near the cage, as your chin could grab them and start chewing on them and possibly electrocute himself.

When picking a spot to place your chinchilla cage , be sure that it is cool and dry and there are no drafts. You may consider putting the cage up on a table to avoid floor drafts. They do best in low humidity so they can stay dry and free from fungus that may grow on their skin if it gets moist.

You should never place the cage in front of a heater or even a window that will put direct sunlight on the little guy. Chinchillas don't sweat and their thick fur can make them over-heat and get heat stroke if they get too warm. A good warning sign of over-heating is if their ears get red. Remember that anything above 75 degrees F can be dangerous so be sure to keep their room nice and cool. A fan won't really help either (since they don't sweat) unless you are blowing cold air into the room from somewhere else.