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Pebbles82 · 02-17-2020, 11:38 AM

Glad he is doing ok and didn’t need the op. We have all done it (not closed a cage door but sounds important to check this every night as he tried to get out. Some hamsters we’ve had haven’t even bothered to escape when I left the door fully open all night! By accident. Most would be off if they had the chance. It is very stressful all round when they get stuck so now might be the time to check any other risks. Unfortunately shops sell cages and items that aren’t always safe. So anything with an entrance (tube, house entrance etc) needs to be at least 6cm in diameter. Check for nails or splinters on any wood items (Sandpaper is your friend!). Bar spacing no greater than 1cm (for a Syrian). Cage height no taller than 45cm (any taller needs a full level ). Any hard or sharp items at floor level should go under or on a shelf - so if he decides to monkey bar across the roof and drop he can only land on deep soft substrate (minimum 4” deep really).

Hope he settles ok - just keep an eye on him.

02-17-2020, 11:38 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Urgent advice needed!!!! Glad he is doing ok and didn’t need the op. We have all done it (not closed a cage door but sounds important to check this every night as he tried to get out. Some hamsters we’ve had haven’t even bothered to escape when I left the door fully open all night! By accident. Most would be off if they had the chance. It is very stressful all round when they get stuck so now might be the time to check any other risks. Unfortunately shops sell cages and items that aren’t always safe. So anything with an entrance (tube, house entrance etc) needs to be at least 6cm in diameter. Check for nails or splinters on any wood items (Sandpaper is your friend!). Bar spacing no greater than 1cm (for a Syrian). Cage height no taller than 45cm (any taller needs a full level ). Any hard or sharp items at floor level should go under or on a shelf - so if he decides to monkey bar across the roof and drop he can only land on deep soft substrate (minimum 4” deep really). Hope he settles ok - just keep an eye on him.