What is the bar spacing for this cage? Is it a good choice for a Syrian hamster?
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IDK if I'd choose it for a syrian unless its super fat and doesn't like to escape, I have it for my bunny. I also have a full grown and fat syrian named rosa who like to escape and I know even as fat as she is I wouldn't trust her in it.
1791097
Hi - The spacing of the horizontal bars is about 1 inch. We're using ours for a hedgehog. Unfortunately I have no reference for a Syrian Hamster
1791098
In my opinion, Syrian hamsters need a tiny grid. But to answer your question, the spacing between the bars is 3/8" which will be okay for those little hamsters.
1791099
No, the spacing is too large for hamsters. Excellent cage for chinchillas, guinea pigs, and adult rats. We use it for a Holland Lop rabbit.
1791100
No I don't think it would be good for a hamster because I think they would be able to slide out ...
1791101
Hi, the bar spacing is about an inch. I would actually recommend something a little bigger. This cage is smaller than we thought on the inside. I wish I had purchased a bigger size but then again it also depends on the size of your hamster. Thanks.
1386151
Yes, this is perfect for a syrian! & exactly the reason that I bought this. I had a Kaytee Crittertrail cage and my Syrian had to wiggle to get through the tubes, so I did research and decided on this. I LOVE it & so does my Syrian! :)
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Hello Hee! Your hamster will be happiest in a cage with as big of a floor plan as possible. In small cages they can get territorial, which is why you hear about "the mean hamsters" all the time. So my general recommendation is to use something closer in size to a 20 gallon aquarium (which is about the same price if you look around) or even bigger if you can find it.
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If you had a very hefty Syrian hamster, it might be a very roomy habitat. I think the gaps would be too big (approximately 1" apart), so I would not recommend it.
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It's a little less than 1 inch (about 2 cm) between the bars. Not sure if suitable for regular size hamster.
813928
Hello Caroline, should be fine for a hamster. It is a nice size cage and no, I'm looking at it now, and no way your hamster could squeeze through bars.
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Yes. I use this for my hamster and it's fantastic. Cage stays freasher longer!!
1310553
I had a dwarf hamster in this cage, but I'm sure a normal sized hamster could live in it too, you might just want to give it more space by attaching another cage to it.
256344
Gosh I don't know. I have mice. Syrians are quite a bit larger than mice, and I think the 11" Wodent Wheel (available online) would be more comfortable for a hamster.
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I wouldn't recommend it unless the hamster was already grown and larger than 5 or 6 inches. It could squeeze between the bars. Its also way more space than a hamster typically requires. Experience: worked with hamsters and other small animals at Petco for 10 months.
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I use the cage for my ferrets when we travel so I don't have any experience with gerbils. The bars are approximately an inch apart.
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No...unless it's a baby. This cage is good for hamsters, gerbils, rats, etc., as long as they are adults. I had new hatch bantam chicks in mine, and the bar spacing was sufficient to keep those tiny birds inside.
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Well, I'm really not sure. I bought it for a lizard and it was too tight for him. My guess is it just might be perfect for a syrian hamster, but not having one I can't say for certain. Sorry
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I have a teddy bear hamster and it is just fine. I think it would also work for dwarf hamsters because the bar spacing is the same as the cheap little colorful critter trail cages.
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Hi, the spacing is half inch between bars. I measured my cage my hamster is in and it also has half inch spacing. I've had my rats in it since they were very young and no where near full grown so I would say it should be fine. Have a great day.
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I will have to look and get back with you tomorrow. I ordered this cage for my granddaughter's guinea pig. It is nice size but I don't know off hand what the spacing is. I will let you know
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It's about an inch between the bars. DO NOT buy this for any size hamsters. Hamsters can squeeze into spaces the size of their skull, which is why this is meant for guineas and rabbits. My hamster escaped this and he's a huge Syrian fancy bear hamster. Petco and petsmart sell rat cages that are almost the size of this with smaller bar spacing. I bought that for my hammy and it works perfectly. Good luck!