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Games Information Part 2
Housing Information Part 2The home must be cleaned at least once a week by replacing the soiled bedding where necessary. Chinchilla sand is often available in ..... They should only be left in a hamster ball for 10-15 minutes at the most or they can dehydrate. Plastic "maze" tubes are popular, but if you choose to purchase some you should choose a brand that has air holes at frequent intervals to allow moisture and air to escape. Toys should always allow the hamster to explore and use them at its own will, without forcing or violence.
Be sure that whatever is placed in the hamster's cage is either bite proof or safe for the hamster to chew on. Suitable hamster wheels have a guard at the back, protecting the hamster from getting its feet between the wheel rim and the supporting frame. Ceramic toys are fun and gnaw resistant, so they are a good choice.
Climbing can pose a hazard as the hamster can get its leg caught in the bars and fracture its leg. An exercise wheel allows hamsters to run full speed to their hearts' content, and is a must, but it should be appropriate for the hamster's small size. Hamster racing and related wagering has become a small but real pastime in the UK and elsewhere.
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