Introducing the Moderator Team

[velma]

Name: velma

Lives: Wiltshire, UK

Moderator since: August 2016

Ask me about: experiences with pet shop hamsters, housing & behaviour.

Species kept past & present: I have or have kept Syrians, hybrids "Russians", robos and Chinese hamsters.

Hamster experience: I have kept hamsters as pets for more than 25 years. I started out with Syrians, hybrids Russians and more recently robos, Chinese and back to Syrians. Since getting back into hamster ownership in 2014 after a little break, I discovered the forum and have enjoyed learning more about how to give my hamsters the best environment. Most of my hamsters have been from pet shops or rescues but since joining the forum and attending a couple of hamster shows (as a spectator) I recently adopted my first hamster from a breeder.

Outside hammies: I enjoy crafting, my pet cats and being outdoors.