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Black-tailed prairie dog
Natural variant

Wild-type

A variant of Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)

Wild-type

Representative Black-tailed prairie dogphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

The natural tan-to-cinnamon coat with a pale belly and the diagnostic black-tipped tail; the only form normally seen, as captive color morphs are not established in the pet trade.

This page covers the Wild-type variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Black-tailed prairie dog