Former Gerbil Owner, Soon-To-Be Hamster Owner

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Hi everyone! My name is Beth, and I'm hoping to have a Syrian hammy of my own very soon. I live in southern New Jersey (USA), just outside of Philadelphia, and have always loved small pets. As a child I had guinea pigs, then recently went through a 5 year span with gerbils, which was a lot of fun. I think finally, though, I'd like to give a Syrian hamster a try, since they're a bit larger than gerbils (more to cuddle!) and seem to actually enjoy spending time with their owners. (Gerbils just tolerate being cuddled, and only get better at being held once they're older and slow down.)

Looking forward to learning more here! Most of my information about hamsters and hamster care has come from YouTuber ErinsAnimals.