Can this be used for a hamster? Is the lid secure?
520429
The lid is secure and it's a great tank however it took 3 different shipments to receive it in one piece.
520430
Should work fine for hamsters. I use mine for a Ball Python, and he can't get out.
520431
I believe that the tank has a locking lid, which means that it would work for a hamster.
520432
The lid is very secure and even lockable. It is made of nylon screening, so if you put in climbing materials that allow the hamster to reach the screen, it might be able to gnaw its way through.
24020
NO! This is not "secure" by any means, and the strength and quality of the product wouldn't even stop a curious hamster. That being said, it's worth the cheap price if it's used for its intended purpose, to stop bugs. tl;dr This product will not hold up to any cat. Best of luck to you!
389150
It should be able to hold a hamster in an aquarium just fine provided you also have some type of clips to secure the screen. Without clips a cat would easily be able to open the lid in the aquarium. The screen in very sturdy but it simply sits on top the aquarium so without clips you will have a hard time keeping critters in the tank or keeping other critters out of the tank.
142807
The spacing is an inch. I do not think a hamster could escape but I'm not sure as I do not have one, if you use the mat if it gives it about 6 inches of solid protection around the cage. They do make cages that are made for hamsters.
2258742
Yes.. it can. Esp if the hamster is using it a lot. There is no locking mechanism between the wheel and the main body. A small twist and it is "locked"; but if you continue to twist is a bit more, it is unlocked. Hope this helps.
1327822
Yes. I have had it connected to a critter trail cage. So it is fine. As for a gerbil I don't know. I had a robo hamster and they are SMALL and I had to buy another cage because it was way too small for him.
2185212
I wouldn't get this for a hamster. The bars are really far apart and flexible so they would slip right out. Its also really huge and hamsters like the small tight spaces of a reg hamster cage.
483785
I think you would have to rig your own system to hang a water bottle where the hamster could reach it. We also returned the cage as the dwarf hamster could slide open the door, and cage was also too small for him. We have stopped using water bottles because even the expensive glass and metal bottles (with ball bearings in the drinking tube) get stuck once in a while and the hamster goes without water until we notice the water level isn't dropping. We use small ceramic water bowls and change water daily to make sure he gets water. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
266865
A dwarf hamster shouldn't be able to fit through. They are the same space as you'd see on most hamster cages.. however they do have smaller fences as well
2059305
I bought one for our teddy bear hamster, and I returned it. I didn't think there was nearly enough room with all the other stuff on the interior of this cage. Do not recommend it for larger hamsters.
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.
1980278
NO, absolutely NOT! We had this outside for about 3 days and a squirrel chewed through the lid to get to the black oiled sunflower seeds we had stored in it. The manufacturer states that it's "pest" proof, what they mean is insect proof. It would be difficult for a rodent to chew through the body, but the lid is much thinner and has many hard edges where they can get a good start at chewing.
813929
I think it would work if it's a big hamster. It's a good size. We couldn't use it because we have dwarf hamsters. When it came I looked at my husband and laughed, the spaces in the cage are too big for a small animal. Good luck!
1963866
Answer below is accurate; cage would work well for a guinea pig or small rabbit, but definitely not for a hamster or other small rodent. They could squeeze out or get stuck between the bars.
307746
I don't see why they wouldn't. My hamster is a happy little guy in this cage. In fact I will buy the same cage for my nephews when they get hamsters.
1858366
It works well for my dwarf hamster, but I would be concerned about the spacing between the wires. I think my dwarf is chubbier than a mouse. Also, you will need a solid wheel. Other than the wheel the cage is perfect for a dwarf hamster (or two).
976589
I have a teddy bear hamster and it is just fine. I think it would also work for dwarf hamsters because the bar spacing is the same as the cheap little colorful critter trail cages.