When most people think of how to keep a hamster happy and healthy, they think of the usual cage, feed, and water solution that are required for any pet hamster. This is absolutely true, but with the right type of environment can a hamster live in a terrarium? Many folks have their own opinions on this subject and will express them no matter who you ask, so let’s take a look at some of the most common answers and see if any apply to your situation.

Most people tend to think of a hole in the ground as the only type of environment that can be used for a hamster, but in truth there are many things that can be done. A nice small cage will work just fine. You’ll also need substrate to put into the cage to keep it “smooth” and to prevent your hamster from digging into the dirt and flattening out. Just like a bird, a hamster will enjoy being able to stretch out and move around while they are inside their terrarium.

Some folks believe that the water bowl should be large enough to allow their hamster to drink water from. I’d recommend making it a little larger than they are usually accustomed to, but not much larger than the size of a poodle’s drinking bowl. Just make sure the water is clean and always replenish with fresh water when your hamster needs it. I’ve even heard of some folks putting a dish with their food in the water and another dish for their litter in the water. This will help to keep the water clean and free of bacteria and other contaminants.

Another consideration for a hamster that might be a consideration for you is whether or not you would like to have a plant. Some folks prefer to have a plant, while others do not. Personally, I feel that a terrarium planted in a dark corner with a plant at the bottom is more relaxing than one planted in the middle of the terrarium and surrounded by rocks. The dark corner will provide shelter from the noise of the tank and the plant will provide the plant with food and water.

Something else that you might want to consider is whether or not your hamster likes to climb. Hamsters naturally love to run around, so you want to make sure to provide some sort of climbing surface for them. I personally like to place some cardboard boxes underneath the stairs leading to my basement so that my hamster can jump up and down. It might be a good idea to make the stairs carpeted, so that they can climb on them.

Do you want to be able to see your hamster in the terrarium? If you have a transparent plastic terrarium, then you will not be able to see the little guy, but a glass or acrylic terrarium will let you see your hamster as he runs around. Another thing that you want to look for is a dark, cool box that allows your hamster to run a few different ways, so that he can find the cool spot that he is most comfortable in. Many new owners prefer a dark, closed off area in their terrarium, so that they can give their hamster more freedom to run and explore.

Something else that you want to make sure that you have when it comes to caring for a hamster is a good air purifier. Your hamster needs fresh air to stay healthy. This means that you want to make sure that you place fresh air vents in the room that your hamster is living in. Also, you want to make sure that the temperature of the room is not too hot or too cold. I have heard of hamsters who can be affected by the temperature on a hot day as much as they can on a cold one.

It is important to take care of your hamster just as you would when you have a pet hamster. One important thing that you want to do is to make sure that you clean the cage frequently. When you are caring for a hamster you want to make sure that you do not stress him out, and having a clean space can help to alleviate some of that stress. Just remember to make sure that you are using the correct space and that you do not put your hamster in a spot that he can hurt himself in. When you are asking “can a hamster live in a terrarium?”