Is this the new one with the spring door? Is it escape proof for a dwarf hamster? And is it easy to clean? Anything cons?
935640
It has a spring door, yes. I'm pretty certain it is escape proof for a dwarf hamster, I had one live in it without any trouble. It was relatively easy to clean, the side tube (yellow in the picture) was a little difficult to remove, but other than that cleaning was easy. My hamster did chew on the metal bars though, which was very loud and probably not good for him. I was happy with this cage though.
935641
No it is not escape proof, my grandaghter's hamster did escape out of it, they ended up putting duct tape on it and honestly that didn't even hold it, the hamster ended up going back to the pet store.
935642
Ours does have a spring door. It's pretty easy to clean with the exception of the tubes. The biggest "con" to all CritterTrail products is their tendency to crack & break. The plastic components are not as durable as I would like. My daughter's winter white dwarf hamsters have never escaped; however, her friend's robo dwarf hamster gets out all the time, though this has more to do with the breed of hamster (robos are tiny and fast) than the cage.
1354025
Definitely not, it has not resisted my dog's very first effort! all he needed was to scratch on the cover once to get it to open. i ended up making a diy contraption with the feeder on the top and a pipe down to his bowl, high enough for him not to reach. i would only recommend it for a hamster maybe, or a similar size pet!
1941913
I put a stationary one on the inside but I did not try to change that one out. If your animal is small you might not have the trouble I did. Our hamster got out one last time and hung himself.
1842666
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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No, I suggest multiple cages or a larger one than this. I got this cage for my dwarf hamster and it is perfect size for her ALONE. I would say if your hamsters get along with each other this would be adequate for only 2 dwarf hamsters only, TOTAL! No more than two! Make sure they have a wheel or 2 wheels AND plenty of food and a good water source! Make sure they are happy and care for your little pets you will only have them for a short amount of time. A two cage set up would be more appropriate for two hamsters even if the cages are connected still make sure they get along. Most hamsters will need to be separated unless they are siblings. Be careful with them as they are unpredictable! Best of luck! No, I suggest multiple cages or a larger one than this. I got this cage for my dwarf hamster and it is perfect size for her ALONE. I would say if your hamsters get along with each other this would be adequate for only 2 dwarf hamsters only, TOTAL! No more than two! Make sure they have a wheel or 2 wheels AND plenty of food and a good water source! Make sure they are happy and care for your little pets you will only have them for a short amount of time. A two cage set up would be more appropriate for two hamsters even if the cages are connected still make sure they get along. Most hamsters... » Read More No, I suggest multiple cages or a larger one than this. I got this cage for my dwarf hamster and it is perfect size for her ALONE. I would say if your hamsters get along with each other this would be adequate for only 2 dwarf hamsters only, TOTAL! No more than two! Make sure they have a wheel or 2 wheels AND plenty of food and a good water source! Make sure they are happy and care for your little pets you will only have them for a short amount of time. A two cage set up would be more appropriate for two hamsters even if the cages are connected still make sure they get along. Most hamsters will need to be separated unless they are siblings. Be careful with them as they are unpredictable! Best of luck! « Show Less
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This would not be a good cage for a hamster. My rabbit (who weighed about 6 pounds), was able to stick her entire nose through the bar. After enough chewing, she was able to make a sizable opening. (one a fancy bear would definitely be able to squeeze through).
1310553
I had a dwarf hamster in this cage, but I'm sure a normal sized hamster could live in it too, you might just want to give it more space by attaching another cage to it.
2080401
I have a dwarf hamster and he is fine in it , the only thing he did was start chewing on a plastic piece at the top, I just put a small tube in the spot so he couldn't get up there anymore and he's fine. But there has never been a problem with the bars
1249840
It's a good size for a Syrian but I think a dwarf hamster could escape. There is larger spacing where the sides of the wire meet in the corners that they could get out. I would suggest a bin cage for a dwarf.
981745
Ware? Or wire...? It slides into the slits on the outer edge of the openings & "locks" into place... I've found it doesn't "lock" into place at all! I've lost our hamster 4 times in the month we've had it, because they fell off!!! Good luck!
520430
Should work fine for hamsters. I use mine for a Ball Python, and he can't get out.
958420
Yes it is. It is a big cage. Very roomy. Great for big hamsters. I love it.
665642
My hammy chewed through the door latch. I would like to buy a replacement door for my Cristal. Only find a door for another model on Amazon. Can anybody suggest a place to buy a full door replacement for a Cristal? Thanks!!!
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.
1327824
I am sorry but I do not have an answer for you. I used it in connection with another habitrail system. Also, it should be fine for a gerbil. I had a dwarf hamster and a regular hamster and both are fine in there. The dwarf had a hard time climbing up when I contstrcted the cage that way but the normal size one is fine.
1359579
Some risk of chewing. We had a hamster get out due to a chewed hole. But less than other cages on the market today.
1634963
I wouldn't. The doors are too easy to open and they do not latch. My finches have figured it out and have opened them. Unless you would want to secure them, but I have also noticed that the corners have gaps that I am not able to close correctly. The birds do not bother with it, but I bet a hamster would find it right away and figure a way to get out. I have wire ties on these issues, which work well, but I'm not sure its the best answer for a hamster. Hopefully this helps.