Hey everyone, feels good to be within a hamster community; not many groups out there for these precious critters. I'm glad this place exists!
I got my first hamster, Simba the Syrian hammy, just one month ago. He lives here in his 63 gallon tank and warmed up to me very quickly, he absolutely loves to fall asleep on my robe (and then I try my hardest not to even so much as breathe in fear of waking him up hahaha).
Before I brought Simba or even a hamster into my life, I was going through a spiral of a downfall with my personal life, but the one thing I had always been able to get myself to do was take care of these wonderful lives. I have been a fishkeeper for nearly two years now, and I was just walking into my pet store when I decided to view the small pets they had. When I saw their hamsters, something in me felt attached and formed a connection with the idea immediately. I left the store that day with determination in my hands, and I researched the care for a hamster and which one would suit me, etc. etc. you know the routine. And it was the best decision I ever made.
So here I am just trying to share my love for these small wonders and learning something more about them each day. Sorry for the long post, I got carried away. But hi!