i have a female hamster, i had put her in one cage and she stayed there for 2 weeks in it then changed cages, then i didnt clean the cage for another week and when i picked up her little castle place...i found little white worms on the bedding, no she dont have worms like everyone keeps telling me so what is causing this and is it maggots?? or just some other worm??where is it comming from??
2006-11-03 17:46:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
First off nut - if you are going to have a pet learn how to take care of it. Any caged animal has to be cleaned everyday. They do it at the pet shops, everyday clean cages. NOT 1 every 2 weeks. You deserve what you get.
When any animal poops if not cleaned up right away flies develope and then maggots or small worms.
Lady get a life you are too inmature to have pets, if you can not care for them.
2006-11-04 05:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by Angell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you don't have time to have a pet. If you cannot commit to keeping a hamster's cage clean - then you are plainly exhibiting neglectful behavior. In my opinion you have 2 options:
1)STEP IT UP and clean your hamsters cage completely each week and spot clean every 2 days or so, plus do a little research on proper care of your hamster, sounds like you need a refresher.
2)GIVE IT UP and find a friend or a neighbor who has the time to commit to taking care of this hamster. Admit defeat, and that you just don't have the time to dedicate to another living thing. It's okay to admit that.. don't make something living suffer because you are "too busy".
Larvae will thrive in places that are warm and dirty and that have a supply of organic matter to feed on. It is most likely maggots, and that is super bad. How would you like to live in conditions that are so dirty, that worms are thriving in your bed.
2006-11-03 21:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tibbytwinkletoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other answers, but would like to add that there could be a chance that the beding material that was put into the cage was contaminated when you bought it. I had that problem once when I bought a bag for my rodents once. Try cleaning the cage more often and possibly changing the type or brand of bedding material used. A vet might know more and they often do not mind giving advice over the phone.
2006-11-03 20:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably maggots or other bug larvae. If the hamster does not have worms, it doesn't matter what kind they are. Make sure there are none in the fresh food or bedding. Wash the cage with mild soapy bleach water, rinse well, & air it well before using again.
2006-11-03 18:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by bob h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably maggots....since you didn't clean the cage for three weeks. Flys lay eggs and they hatch into maggots. Take them to the vet and let him examine them. He can tell you more, when he sees the little white worms. Good Luck.
Have a great day!
2006-11-03 17:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Alf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are maggots. Maggots actually do more good then bad. They eat the bacteria, and bad stuff that grows on poo, and dead animals and stuff. They keep the world a cleaner place in a sense.
Do you know that for extreme cases in the medical field they use maggots to help heal a wound up! On either discovery, or TLC they had a special about it. Its gross, but at the same time kind of cool.
2006-11-03 19:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by Brandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had that problem and found that the bedding that we bought was bad. We change the bedding every week and found maggots in there. Than we looked through the bag of bedding and found them in there too. So make sure you buy small bags of bedding and not bulk because you will continue to have the problem
2006-11-04 06:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you gave the description of maggots. Ewww ! Now that you got me thinking about that I won"t be able to have rice crispies for breakfast ! Anyway; Get well soon Miss Hamster : - )
2006-11-03 18:11:08 · answer #8 · answered by Daisy P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the larvae of small gnats they love anything damp or wet and kinda funky. Seen any gnats lately ? Keep the cage clean or you'll soon have hundreds.
2006-11-03 20:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by gail s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's maggots... cause of her poop that attracts flies... take her to the vet just incase it's worms...
2006-11-03 17:54:49 · answer #10 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋