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07-18-2016, 05:47 AM
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Pink Glittery Hamsters
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
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Slate?
Was in the supermarket today. Couldn't find any ceramic tiles big enough for Sweep but there were some placemats made of slate. However I'm not even sure what this is let alone if I could use it?! It was cold to touch anyway but if it's suitable I'll go put a bit later and get it as it is currently 28 degrees and tomorrow is expected to be 31!
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07-18-2016, 06:37 AM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
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Re: Slate?
I wouldn't use slate, if it gets chipped or broken it can be really sharp.
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07-18-2016, 06:59 AM
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Pink Glittery Hamsters
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
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Re: Slate?
OK. The other thing I saw said it was marble though am not sure if it was to do with the color or if it was marble. Was a couple of coasters
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07-18-2016, 07:32 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
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Re: Slate?
You don't need to buy anything fancy - just get a couple of plates from the cupboard or a charity shop and alternate them in the fridge! Slate can get a bit sharp as cypher says
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07-18-2016, 08:44 AM
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The Hamographer
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Peterborough UK
Posts: 2,046
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Re: Slate?
I use a giant cup for Pip tho she doesn't seem that interested in it even tho it is nice and cool.... Can't win 'em all..
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07-18-2016, 11:49 AM
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ST's Hamstery
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Mid Ohio USA
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Re: Slate?
If the slate is formed into like a bowl with molded edges it would make a lovely cool perch. I know here in the states they make a slate, or fake marble bowl for reptiles which if turned upside down makes a wonderful cool spot for the hamsters, a bit pricey though. I use clay pots trays like you place under flower pots. They hold the cold rather long and the hamsters love just laying in them when it is really hot. The mice weren't thrilled with them at all.
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07-18-2016, 01:55 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Bath, UK
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Re: Slate?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rads
I use a giant cup for Pip tho she doesn't seem that interested in it even tho it is nice and cool.... Can't win 'em all..
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Jessie has a giant cup that my sister bought from Sports Direct, she tends to use it for playtime but something like that would be ideal for a Syrian Hamster's cage.
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07-18-2016, 02:01 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
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Re: Slate?
I think it might be easiest to find a Syrian sized pot.Mugs and such are a bit harder to find in my experience,plus they do cost more than a pot unless you get one from a thrift store.I find that clay/terracotta pots are very cheap even in Syrian sizes,while it's very difficult to find a large enough mug for a Syrian.
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07-18-2016, 02:11 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Hertfordshire - UK
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Re: Slate?
Tesco have terracotta plant pots. They might be big enough. £1.20 each (I think). Two of those so you can keep one in the fridge and swap them.
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07-18-2016, 02:17 PM
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Pink Glittery Hamsters
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 6,037
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Re: Slate?
Oooh thanks. Now got to find a proper Tesco! - There's only the mini ones here!
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