Should I have split them up?

[Strawberry hamster 88]

Yesterday I asked about my two Russian dwarf hamsters,specifically asking if they were fighting.Today I saw a more aggressive side to both of them.They were chasing and cornering each other.Also I saw some wired stains on the cage that look like spit and I heard they do that when they fight.So I decided to split them up,there names are cheese and crackers.I wanted to be safe than sorry.

But I'm starting to wonder if I should have split them up.crakers looks like he has no care in the world but he has the cage they were sharing.I moved cheese into a make shift bin cage and he is not doing to well.Hes going up to the walls of the bin cage a scrambling trying to climb out.Im really worried did I do the right thing.I just feel like crying.Im only thirteen and there my first hamsters,there also my responsibility.My family knows nothing about hamsters,they don't think I should have split them up.I have another cage on its way but I'm scared cheese is sad and missing crakers,What do I do?

[Drago]

Don't feel upset, you did the right thing! Hamsters don't live in pairs naturally, so separating them even if they don't seem to be having disagreements, would be perfectly fine. It may take time to establish a new territory and get used to not having another hamster around, but unlike social rodents such as gerbils or female mice, they will not miss their old cagemate. How large is Cheese's bin? He's going to be antsy because it's an unfamiliar (and likely smaller) environment. In a few days to a week he should have settled down. For them being your first hamsters, I think you're doing an excellent job thus far. Hang in there, it will get easier from here. Now what you need to focus on is getting a bigger, permanent bin for Cheese

[souffle]

You did the right thing Strawberry. You would never forgive yourself if something bad happened and they were displaying all the signs that a serious fight would happen very soon.
You are very responsible.
Cheese will be fine. It is often the bully that takes it the worst but it is normal for them to appear unsettled and stressed or even sulk a bit. This lasts around 10 days then they start to accept and enjoy having their own home.
Try and keep them as far apart as possible and give cheese plenty attention. Be strong and on no account put them back together now.

[Strawberry hamster 88]

Thank you everyone,I now feel confident in my decision.Cheese's bin cage is almost a big as his old cage but I'm getting a bigger and better permanent cage soon.I was just worried because I'm not familiar with hamsters but I've done a lot of research and I guess the rest comes with time and experience. Thank you for reassuring me and giving me some helpful advice.

[Thin Lizzy]

You so did the right thing. Now they're separated they can't be reunited together again. This would for sure end badly.
You'll find now they have their own space, their confidence and personality will start to show.

[flowerfairy]

Well done for acting promptly and therefore preventing any serious injury to Cheese and Crackers (great names btw).

I had to separate my two roborovski sisters. Fairy was a bit upset but Flower (who was being bullied) really came into her own and would sit for ages on her wheel day dreaming.

Look forward to hearing more about your hamsters and to seeing the new set up once you have sorted it out.