Is 6.5 inch one too small for a syrian hamster?
456026
yes, a 6.5 inch is definitely too small for a Syrian hamster. The 12" one would be better. Syrian hamsters really stretch out when they run, and they need a larger diameter wheel. A 6.5 inch wheel would make their back arch which can really cause problems for them.
456027
Not sure of the size of a syrian hamster. On internet, i see can be 15 cm (4.5 inch). Me for be sure with my hedgehog, I take a 12 inch and its very fantastic. Very silent. Dont understand the noices during the night and my hedgehog love it. If you think its a little bit to higher, just put a little slope in front.
456028
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.
456029
Yes, 6.5 inch is too small. I have the giant 12-inch wheels for my Syrians and the size is perfect. When they flatten out to run they are quite long.
456030
yes, i have that size now from my previous dwarf and its too small for my young syrian. they need at least 11 inch wheel. rule of thumb is: if their back/neck arches to run then its too small
456031
My hamster is a small Golden (Syrian) hamster and he is quite comfortable on it.
456032
I have a 6.5 inch one for my male Campbells Dwarf hamster, and it fits him very well, so I would think that a Syrian would be too large to fit in it comfortably.
7635
That particular harness is too large for any hamster. It's perfect for a rat, though.
1363813
Yes, this should fit fine. I had one of these when I had a critter trail. Loved it, the hamster can't knock over the food dish!
224380
Agree with others, this would be a palace for a dwarf hamster, I'm sure it would be very happy inside :) Just make sure you know your cage dimensions so you know if it'll fit! This hideaway takes up too much space in my massive guinea pig cage so we just use it for floor time.
2061479
Half an inch. Not sure what a syrian/teddy bear hamster is but this cage is perfect for small pets. Hamsters, gerbils, mice, sugar gliders.
1740152
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.
2059915
It depends on how big of a hamster you have I have a dwarf hamster and she fits nicely in it because there territoral I would recommend a bigger cage
1100832
Hamsters are solitary animals. Dwarf hamsters (siblings or currently caged together) can live together but if they start fighting they will kill eachother. Males and females should never live together unless they are together for breeding. Syrians (also known as goldens, teddy bears etc) must live alone. This cage is not however large enough for a Syrian hamster (my girl is a "teddy bear"). I currently have 2 of these cages connected and will be adding more space shortly. but most importantly I do not find this cage suitable to house two hamsters at once (even 2 dwarfs). It simply isn't large enough. Don't get me wrong, I love the cage and have 2 of them as I stated above but for my hamster, she is simply too large for the space in just one cage, the wheel is also too small so I had to purchase a larger one. I wish I had known all of this prior to purchasing my first cage but I'm making it work and im simply adding more space as I can.
33188
It looks like only small hamster or similar sized animals can fit. To me it just fits our hamster right.
1842665
No it is too small I would say. I would say it is just the right size for a mouse or dewarf hamster, any bigger and they would be cramped. I have the dewarf hamster and can see how he might like some extra space( won't happen) but he would like it.
1740150
Probably not, unless they're very cozy. We have one grown Syrian & it's the perfect size for him.
1513521
It is pretty big. My guinea pig fits in it with room to run around. If you make it a rectangle it is 3 feet long by 18 inches wide. You can make it into a hexagon too. I think your hamster will love it!
1403677
The bar spacing is too wide for a hamster. It will be able to squeeze through. It works for larger critters, like a guinea pig.
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! :)
1120136
Hi, I have both the large and the small. I think the small might work for your hamster when it's small but when it grows up it'll definitely be kind of small. That said the large one needs a fat hamster to ge the ting to spin. A tiny hamster doesn't have that much weight.
1019900
I have a teddybear hamster and she fits fine, she has plenty of room. So, it should be okay for your hammy too!
2124147
It isn't even large enough for a Syrian hamster either (the larger hamsters). They will get too large to fit through the tubes and there also isn't enough room to put an 11" wheel, which is what a Syrian hamster needs. It is really designed for dwarf hamsters and gerbils.