Without the proper rubber boat deck mats in place, the risk of moisture related slip and fall accidents occurring increases. Rubber flooring also protects wooden boat flooring and increases its life in the face of foot-traffic and the elements.
Dwarf hamsters usually live for 3 or 2 years while big normal hamsters live up to 4 years sometimes even 5. A normal hamster would live to about 2-6 years old. Russian hamsters can live up to 2 1/2 years. But Syrian hamsters on the other hand can sometimes live up to 2 years. the average life of a hamster lives between 3-5 years depending on how well you take care of your pet.
The average lifespan for a gerbil is around 3 to 4 years, similar to that of the hamster and the rat. Gerbils require clean environments, adequate food and exercise to properly thrive.