Preferred Temperature Ranges for Commonly Used Laboratory Animals
Species | Preferred Temperature Range for Housing |
|---|---|
Rodents | 64–79°F (18–26°C) |
Rabbits | 61–72°F (16–22°C) |
Ferrets | 59–70°F (15–21°C) |
Primates | 64–84°F (18–29°C) |
Zebrafish and other tropical fish | 80°−90°F (27°–32°C) |
South African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) and axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) | 64°–68°F (18°–20°C) |
West African clawed frog (X tropicalis) | 75°–79°F (24°–26°C) |