Glass Hamster Cages
You may well be looking for a hamster cage for your pet. There are many different types of cage out there ranging from large pink hamster cages to small wire hamster cages. But you may also have come across a number of articles or sites that discuss glass hamster cages. This article will discuss the pros and cons of selecting a glass hamster cage for your little friend.
Historically, and mainly as a result of manufacturing limitations, the options that were available for you to choose from were limited when it came to small family pet cages. They were either rectangular wire cages, or, well, frankly rectangular wire cages. This obviously meant that choice was somewhat limited. There are so many ways you can present a wire cage in an interesting way, indeed, some might say there is no way to present a rectangular wire cage in an interesting way. However, at some point someone had the intelligent idea of using an old aquarium as a substitute hamster residence and because the idea is a good one, the idea caught on. Thus the glass hamster cage became a reality. Since that time a number of different manufacturers have started creating specially made hamster cages to capitalise on the demand for these more interesting environments.
Glass hamster cages are good choices for a home for you little pet. They allow you to see into the hamster nest whilst the hamster is sleeping, they protect your hamster from drafts and generally provides a safe and secure home and perhaps importantly prevents your pet from having any chance of chewing through a door, or the plastic surround of a cage and never being seen again.
There are however drawbacks to glass hamster cages. They are not particularly good for ventilation, the lack of can really be very harmful to hamsters and for this reason they should never be placed in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this would create very unpleasant conditions. They also suffer more than wire or plastic cages from condensation and as a result they require cleaning perhaps more often than alternative habitats. They are heavy and difficult to move. And finally, a small point but it is sometimes difficult to attach a water bottle to the side walls.
All in all, as you will probably know, there is no right answer to the question of what is the best cage for your hamster. A glass hamster cage that works well for one person may be totally unsuitable for another, but hopefully from this article you have gained a sense of what is good and bad about glass hamster cages.
Pros And Cons Of A Rotastak Hamster Cage
Have you ever heard of a Rotastak hamster cage? Well if you haven’t, Rotastak cages connect together and form a maze to give your hammy additional space to play and move about! A Rotastak hamster cage attempts to mimic the natural habitat of your hamster.
The pros of the rotastak hamster cage include giving your hamster room to play through the tunnels and climb through the tubes. The Rotastak hamster cage is like Lego for kids! They can create their own ideas of tunnels for their little pets and they stay interested at the same time. Most of the time when you buy your kids a new pet, they stay engrossed for only a short time but can easily get bored as time goes by! The activity that your hamster will likely exhibit in the Rotastak hamster cage may well keep them interested in their pet for longer.
With the Rotastak hamster cage they can play and be creative at the same time. The cage comes with in different colors and enhances the decor of your house! These types of cages are perfect for your dwarf hamster since they are small and can fit through anything. However, although these cages may seem like a good idea and certainly provide a great little run for your pet you should be aware that there are some cons, or things that you should certainly consider before purchasing, as well!
Since these cages consist of various small parts, it can be quite frustrating to clean! You have to take apart all the small bits and pieces in order to clean it properly! Getting food in the right places can also be a bit of a hassle as well! Since the Rotastak hamster cage is filled with all kinds of tubing, it might be hard on your hamster to ventilate! This is important as your hamster does not react well to stuffy high temperature environments and it may cause irreperable harm.
The plastic accessories of the Rotastak hamster cage have been accused of being made of poor quality plastic and could snap easily! When buying a Rotastak hamster cage, make sure you shop around for one that is durable and comes with warranty! There are rotastak hamster cages that are a bit more expensive but you will notice that they come with lots of space, thick plastic and metal bars! So if you’re buying your hamster a home of its dreams them make sure you make it a good one!
