>Sorry to hear about the escape. I haven't had one in years.If I remember correctly try the kitchen under the fridge. It is a cool dark place to hide.Somehow my little gerbils loved it under there. Oh well just a thought.I hope you find the little rascal.> Under the fridge can be kinda of warm cause the compressor is usually located there. If cockroaches are a problem they congregate there because of the heat. Maybe your gerbs were eating the roaches! Ed (in the NYC area looking for a companion for my lone 1 year old rescued female. She's very feisty, and will eat a caterpillar in the garden when she has the chance! LOL!) Thanks all!