Is the wheel large enough for a Syrian? The one that came with his cage is too small for him and I was hoping this would be bigger.
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We have a dwarf hamster and the wheel is great for him. I am not that familiar though with other types of hamsters. The diameter of the wheel is 6 inches across if that helps.
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The wheel is significantly larger than the one that came with my cage. I would imagine even an overweight Syrian hamster would feel comfortable running in the wheel that comes with these tubes. The little house and lookout tube might be tight for them though. As far as the wheel goes, it is quite a good size, 6.5" diameter, with a 2" diameter entrance hole. I hope that helps answer your question for your Syrian hamster. A word of caution though, my little Robo hamster loves to poo in his wheel as he runs, so I have to clean the "stableizer" unit included for under the wheel out every day, as it is more of a poo trap than a stableizer. At least it keeps the rest of his cage free and clean of all of those. :-) The wheel is significantly larger than the one that came with my cage. I would imagine even an overweight Syrian hamster would feel comfortable running in the wheel that comes with these tubes. The little house and lookout tube might be tight for them though. As far as the wheel goes, it is quite a good size, 6.5" diameter, with a 2" diameter entrance hole. I hope that helps answer your question for your Syrian hamster. A word of caution though, my little Robo hamster loves to poo in his wheel as he runs, so I have to clean the "stableizer" unit included for under the... » Read More The wheel is significantly larger than the one that came with my cage. I would imagine even an overweight Syrian hamster would feel comfortable running in the wheel that comes with these tubes. The little house and lookout tube might be tight for them though. As far as the wheel goes, it is quite a good size, 6.5" diameter, with a 2" diameter entrance hole. I hope that helps answer your question for your Syrian hamster. A word of caution though, my little Robo hamster loves to poo in his wheel as he runs, so I have to clean the "stableizer" unit included for under the wheel out every day, as it is more of a poo trap than a stableizer. At least it keeps the rest of his cage free and clean of all of those. :-) « Show Less
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I had a rather large Syrian who used it, but it was actually not quite large enough.
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I would think so. It's bigger than the other one that came with the cage. I liked it because it attached to the outside and made more room inside.
1740149
I like this cage a lot since it is much bigger than most cages sold in stores. I doubt it would be big enough for two hamsters though. I have one teddy bear hamster and she has already outgrown both the houses and the wheel and could probably use some more room.
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No, it's way too small! :) after having it for several months, I wouldn't recommend it for hamsters either. The insert at the top is nice in theory but it takes up a lot of room and there is not a lot of space for the little guy. Also, the front opening is too small.
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I think it would be too big for a hamster unless it was a pretty big hamster. It is relatively small, but I don't believe it is that small! May a guinea pig size...
1408951
If he's not a large parrot and boat worried about moving around too much. This is a sturdy cage that is meant for travel but not long term confinement. I'd look at the dimensions to be sure. I got it for a cinnamon conure who's quite the petite lady and it worked great
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I originally got this cage for my adult Jackson's Chameleon but he didn't have enough room to move around comfortably or get enough exercise. So now he's in a 18x18x36 cage. I would suggest something bigger than this one.
660026
I also have the small one and he grew out of it. His feet don't even fit between the fenders on the pegs. His knees are almost touching the handle bars too. Get the bigger one.
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I had a golden hamster a couple years ago and he would have easily fit through the bars. Not sure how much bigger syrian hamsters are?
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Fancy/Syrian hamsters should never be kept together. They are solitary creatures. Other types, like robos, are sometimes kept together if they are raised together. In general, for any hamster, the larger the cage the better. They may be small, but they need a variety of enriching activities, and run the equivalent of several miles during the night. A good wheel is vital to any hamster (this cage has a horrible wheel..legs get caught between the slats. Comfy or Silent spinner is much safer) the Hamster Central forums were a great source of information for us when he first got hamsters....wished I'd found them sooner as it would have saved us a lot of money (we bought all the wrong stuff). Good luck. Fancy/Syrian hamsters should never be kept together. They are solitary creatures. Other types, like robos, are sometimes kept together if they are raised together. In general, for any hamster, the larger the cage the better. They may be small, but they need a variety of enriching activities, and run the equivalent of several miles during the night. A good wheel is vital to any hamster (this cage has a horrible wheel..legs get caught between the slats. Comfy or Silent spinner is much safer) the Hamster Central forums were a great source of information for us when he first got... » Read More Fancy/Syrian hamsters should never be kept together. They are solitary creatures. Other types, like robos, are sometimes kept together if they are raised together. In general, for any hamster, the larger the cage the better. They may be small, but they need a variety of enriching activities, and run the equivalent of several miles during the night. A good wheel is vital to any hamster (this cage has a horrible wheel..legs get caught between the slats. Comfy or Silent spinner is much safer) the Hamster Central forums were a great source of information for us when he first got hamsters....wished I'd found them sooner as it would have saved us a lot of money (we bought all the wrong stuff). Good luck. « Show Less
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According to the http://www.wikihow.com/Exercise-a-Hamster , Syrian/Golden hamsters need wheels that are at least 8inches in diameter although 10inch plus sized wheels are guaranteed to be large enough for their entire life. Dwarf species require wheels to be a minimum of 6.5" in diameter.
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If you can afford bigger I would get one larger. I have this cage for my Timneh African Grey and once you add a few toys and perches it is quite cramped.
85579
Yes. I put attach a rat wheel on the side of the cage for a black bear hamster, since she's on the big side for a Syrian.
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I have a dwarf hamster in mine - they dont get as large as a teddy bear hamster. If you plan on letting it use an excercise ball or add connecting tubes to enlarge it. I think I would go with a larger cage.
256343
This Super Pet Critter Trail Snap on is a good for all dwarf hamsters. And I think this wheel is also good for dwarf syrian hamsters. I have tried it on my big size syrian hamster and she can not fit through the snap on tunnels that connects the super critter trail snap on wheel. Thanks for asking a very good question.
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Absolutely - this cage is very big. Even though I checked the dimensions before ordering, it was bigger than I expected when received. I had to find a different spot in our house to keep our Syrian because it was to big for the table.
523459
we have a smaller wheel inside the cage. We have not tried it, but I do not think so.
78368
What kind of pet do you have? I have this wheel for my ratties. They love it. The only issue I have with the wheel is how flimsy the PVC pipe is that supports it. It gets pretty bouncy and can move a lot if the wheel isn't anchored or wedged in by something. Other than that, it's a great wheel. The manufacturer also sells nail trimming strips for it too, which would cover up holes if you're concerned. I think you have to buy that kit directly from their website though.