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Hi guys,
It's been a long time since I had hamsters (I think I had some syrians when I was about 8), but my husband expressed an interest in them the last time we were at the pet store, so I'm entertaining the idea (this is the first time he has initialized purchasing an animal, so I'm kinda stoked about it).
I have a few questions for those of you that have kept them and would appreciate any other advice you have.
1. Could we house a pair together, if purchased from the same tank (same gender and probably campbels or robos)?
2. Could a pair (or single) dwarf live in a 10gl with screen lid?
3. I know it's a long shot, but would rat lab block be suitable for them to eat (if not, I will purchase appropriate food and would appreciate recommendations)?
4. Would shredded aspen be an appropriate bedding for them?
5. How do you sex them (I haven't been able to find anything online about this)?
If you have any other tips, I'd appreciate those as well. The hamster/s would primarily be a "watch it" kind of pet, so I'm ok with it not being overly tame. I would ideally like to keep 2 together to watch their interactions (and have heard that campbells are the most likely to get along) but again, if you've had experiences keeping them together, please share.
It's been a long time since I had hamsters (I think I had some syrians when I was about 8), but my husband expressed an interest in them the last time we were at the pet store, so I'm entertaining the idea (this is the first time he has initialized purchasing an animal, so I'm kinda stoked about it).
I have a few questions for those of you that have kept them and would appreciate any other advice you have.
1. Could we house a pair together, if purchased from the same tank (same gender and probably campbels or robos)?
2. Could a pair (or single) dwarf live in a 10gl with screen lid?
3. I know it's a long shot, but would rat lab block be suitable for them to eat (if not, I will purchase appropriate food and would appreciate recommendations)?
4. Would shredded aspen be an appropriate bedding for them?
5. How do you sex them (I haven't been able to find anything online about this)?
If you have any other tips, I'd appreciate those as well. The hamster/s would primarily be a "watch it" kind of pet, so I'm ok with it not being overly tame. I would ideally like to keep 2 together to watch their interactions (and have heard that campbells are the most likely to get along) but again, if you've had experiences keeping them together, please share.