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01-07-2020, 08:05 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 25
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Bugs in the Cage?!
Ok, so last night I was sitting by Buttercups cage when I saw a bug crawling through the bedding. It was just an earwig, but I was freaking out (I have a phobia of bugs). I'm pretty sure I squished it, but I didn't find its body so there's always a chance. I was wondering if earwigs could be potentially harmful to hamsters? Is this something I should be concerned about? I'm not sure where it came from- If it crawled in the cage from outside or if it came in with the bedding or something. What should I do about this?
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01-07-2020, 11:16 AM
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#2
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 133
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Re: Bugs in the Cage?!
I have no idea where it came from but my thinking is if there is one, there are more. I would discard all bedding, get a new bag and start over. I too have a profound disgust for bugs !
Check the food also.
Last edited by Dessi; 01-07-2020 at 05:29 PM.
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01-07-2020, 11:34 AM
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#3
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: Bugs in the Cage?!
I think the earwig fell into your hamster's habitat and got eaten by your hamster. Hamsters would probably have them for breakfast in the wilds so personally, i wouldn't worry.
You could get a family member or friend to check the substrate to se if there's anymore wee beasties about but i doubt it.
How is Buttercup?
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01-07-2020, 11:45 AM
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#4
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 25
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Re: Bugs in the Cage?!
Buttercup's doing really well. She's been up and foraging and she's letting me hold her a bit! I'll keep an eye out for any more bugs, but its such a relief to know that its nothing harmful to her.
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01-07-2020, 12:42 PM
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#5
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Hamster Addict
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Shropshire, UK
Posts: 923
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Re: Bugs in the Cage?!
I always freeze food and bedding up to 48hrs (leave it to thaw for 24hrs) then use. In the wild they have a variety of bugs to eat so I doubt earwigs will cause an issue.
I add mealworms and shrimp to my hamsters diet to boost protein so I wouldn't worry about it
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