One of the important things to do before you purchase your friendly hamster pet is to check out your living area. What I mean by this is where you are going to place your dwarf hamster habitat. I will try to help you get some hamster facts on providing a happy habitat for your tiny friend.
Putting your dwarf hamster habitat in the correct area is important for the little one. You need to find a place where it is draft free and not too hot for your pet. This can cause health problems if not put in a proper place. Another thing to know is not to put their cage around loud noises or vibrations, this can cause stress on your pet and cause your dwarf hamster to be more skittish.
Dwarf hamster facts on a happy habitat are also for you and it is not a good idea to put your pet where you sleep. These tiny creatures are nocturnal so while you sleep they are awake running about in their cage and wheel. Unless you are a heavy sleeper this is not a good idea. So check out your home environment to find a good, quiet location for your hamster.
Next picking your habitat; there are several different types of habitats they all have some disadvantages and some advantages. The type of habitat that you will need is depending on your needs and your home environment. There are habitats made for a dwarf hamster and are available in most pet stores.
Aquariums are one type of habitat they are very easy to find and are a little less expensive or you may just have one lying around. Advantages of this type are that your tiny hamster can not chew through the glass and the bedding will not be all over the floor from your hamster kicking it about. Disadvantages of this habitat are, they are heavy to clean and not well ventilated. So it is wise to use a special top on the aquarium to connect to other modules. If this is not within your budget then make sure you frequently clean this cage or you could cause some respiratory problems. You must use at least a 10 gallon aquarium or larger, especially if you have more than one dwarf hamster in this habitat.
Plastic habitat advantages is you can mix and match with adding many varieties of tubes going in many directions. Just make sure there is adequate ventilation. This habitat mimics their natural environment and makes a fun and enjoyable space for your hamster and you. Disadvantages are they may chew right through the plastic and escape. So check your cage and tubes frequently. This cage can be more difficult to clean, but using a bottle brush will help.
Wire cages have advantages like well ventilation and they too can have tubes attached with the right adapters on them. This way you can connect two or more together or you might find a multi-level wire cage for someone that has small space available. Disadvantages of this habitat is the wire on the cage might be to far apart, so make sure you get one that your hamster can not squeeze threw the wire bars. It is best to get one with the bars running vertical not horizontal. They might climb up on the horizontal bars and could be injured. The other disadvantage is their little feet on wire cages that can cause problems with their feet. But there are some wire cages made with a plastic bottom, just look at your pet stores or on line.
Make sure your habitat set up is made for dwarf hamster size. If you have too large of toys, tubes or wheels your dwarf hamster will not be able to climb or play or could even be injured. Also make sure your cage door is large enough to get your hand in fairly easy and have a secure door.
With any of these habitats it is best to have plenty of tubes and toys to run about in. This way your little hamster will not develop a compulsive behavior. Like chewing or clawing on their habitat which could result in health issues, escape or death. I hope I have helped you on dwarf hamster facts on a happy habitat for your special pet.