Re: Nocturnal hamster as a pet?
I've become allergic to dogs and cats, so that's part of it.
Oreo, my dwarf is over 2 now, but in his younger days, he was often up during the day - running on his wheel and begging treats.
My Syrian, Bean doesn't get up until I turn out the light, but he's usually awake in the mornings, and we have some play-time then. I've thought about getting him up earlier in the evening, and I think he'd be amenable enough, but I'm usually engaged in something, so am happy to let him sleep.
It'd be nice if they were always up during the day, ready to interact, but I don't hafta feel guilty about not taking them for walks, or having to schedule significant time for them.
When Oreo was more active, it was perfect; I'd see Oreo a lot during the day, then Bean at night and morning.
Someday, I might consider gerbils, since I've read that they're often up during the day. Probably still have a Syrian, tho'.
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