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2006-06-09 19:30:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
the terrarium would be too humid of an enviroment for a hamster i think
2006-06-23 12:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by ladyofthehollow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much you want to spend. A cage would cost more than a glass tank, and it would most likely eventually rust and need replacement. Unless you buy one of those crappy plastic cages that your critter will chew through and possible get a blocked intestine from. Not recommended.
A glass tank will be sufficient as long as you clean it out with a solution of 1 part bleach 2 parts water once a week. And change the shavings daily. Also don't forget the lid for it. Dwarf hamsters are expert escape artists.
2006-06-20 09:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Gigit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cage because a terrarium gets sticky and your hamster need lots of air that needs to be circulating. But don't put your hamster in a breeze, it could cause an infection.
2006-06-10 23:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by catsy1987 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a terrarium is more like a micro environment
,with plants and rocks and caves and little waterfalls and ,
and for a hamster should be quit big .a cage is boring and practical you can walk around with it
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I made a terrarium about a 8 meters by 4 ,with huge glass windows in front and caves and waterfalls at the back
,like a little world .much nicer than any old cage.for a variety of animals ,turtles ,snakes ,lizards
2006-06-10 02:39:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the others are, but I had 2 Dwarf Hamsters and I loved them to death for the 2 years they lived...Then they died and I was devastated. They don't live long.
2006-06-10 02:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a cage as long as it is child/animal proof. And the bars have to be close together. Another reason is it is ventalated and won't get too hot for the hamster.
2006-06-20 18:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by silverboy470 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kids have hamsters and we build a large habitat, its totaly awesome and they have so much room, it includeds hiding places, sleeping loft, many things to climb on etc. its like a jungle in there and we can always put a few more hamsters in there .
I'd say build your own, the stuff from stores arent made that good , I have yet to buy a cage from a store, never will.
( material i used is all pet safe and they cant chew through it )
2006-06-20 10:20:15 · answer #7 · answered by apleasure2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a terrarium is better because you are able to see the animal with less risk of being bitten.
2006-06-23 21:02:22 · answer #8 · answered by horselover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used both, the metal ones can rust, a terrarium is ok and easier to clean.
2006-06-23 23:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by Karen L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let them run around loose.A cage,If I'm not mistaken a terraium is a fish tank for growing water plants that need lots of humidity.
2006-06-10 04:00:39 · answer #10 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋