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Teddy Bear Hamster Cages – Picking the Right One

October 10th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off | Filed in Hamster Cages, Hamster Supplies

If you spend much time walking around pet stores, you will likely notice that in some stores that have teddy bear hamsters in wire hamster cages and some stores that have pet hamsters in glass (aquarium-like) cages and even other stores or all stores also carry plastic teddy bear hamster cage options.

When picking which cage is best for your new teddy bear hamster, the two things I think about are what will make my new furry friend comfortable and what will make me comfortable so we can both live in harmony. (more…)

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Teddy Bear Hamster Facts

September 27th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Hamster Supplies, Hamster Toys, Teddy Bear Hamster

There are just five types of hamster that would be commonly kept as pets even though there are lots more types that live in the wild. There are several differences between the hamsters that would make them unique but there are also things that would apply to all, whatever the type. 

The main similarity is their lifespan which is around one thousand days or, to put it another way – nearly three years. It is usual for the male to outlive the female. All types of hamster have scent glands, but the location of the glands will depend on the hamster type.  (more…)

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Teddy Bear Hamster Supplies

September 20th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off | Filed in Hamster Supplies

Now that you have decided to get a teddy bear hamster there are some supplies that you will need before he comes home. So, you should make sure that before you buy, you know precisely what you are going to need for your new hamster. 

If you have never owned a hamster before, it is a good idea to speak to someone who can tell you what you will need to buy before your new pet arrives. You can also get some great information online. (more…)

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