Questions tagged [hamsters]
A small, furry rodent kept as a pet; this tag works for the hamster and variants including the dwarf hamster.
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How much space does a hamster need in its cage?
How much space does a hamster need in its cage? My friend's always tries to get out, and I think he might be a bit cramped.
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How can I stop my hamster biting the bars of her cage?
My hamster absolutely loves to bite the metal bars in her Rotastak enclosure. I know that this is to wear her teeth down but it's so annoying. How can I stop her from doing it? I have already tried ...
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Light Spectrum Visible to Hamsters
I'd like to build an infrared tachometer for my hamster's wheel, but I don't want to distract him with a light source. Therefore I want to choose the wavelength of the LED for my hamster not to see it....
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Does chocolate hurt hamsters?
I know that chocolate is bad for dogs, but is it bad for hamsters too? I would like an answer from a credible source.
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Is my hamster's cage too small? (fancy dwarf)
It's not trying to escape or anything, but im just wondering if the cage is too small. please look at picture provided.
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Should I get a larger cage for my two dwarf hamsters? How large?
I have two Russian female dwarf hamsters and they share a 25 x 30 x 50cm wired cage from pets at home which was highly recommended for two dwarfs. It seemed cramped with all the chews and toys, so I ...
