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I've often been told that hamsters are a 'kids pet' but I'm actually more inclined to disagree. I had my first hamster when I was 10 and I would say that I am a far better owner as an adult than I ever was as a child. For starters, I'm better able to pay for the things that they need but I also feel that an adult has a greater sense of responsibility. Yes, my first ever hamster was looked after and I loved him but there were occasions when I had to be reminded that he needed cleaning out or whatever.

Those that come to the hamster shows will notice that a fairly decent percentage of the regular exhibitors are adults.