To have in the cage or not?

[musicqueen]

So I'm buying all the toys to go in the cage for when I get my hamster but wanted to know is there any point in having a sand bath? I've read on here that Syrian hamsters don't really use them to play in. Do you think I should get one or not?

[shazzy]

all 3 of my girls have had a sandbath and have enjoyed them in varying degrees -

Mo loved to dig in it to start with, then just used it as a potty and foodstore
Daisy did the same, but didnt like it when I took it out
Darcey currently really enjoyes hers - she rolls in it, digs in it, wees in it, poos in it...even sometimes sleeps in it!

IMO it is a useful addition and enjoyed in a variety of ways!

[gellerbing]

It's your call really, they don't really need one but they do like to dig in it

[Gizmodo ^_^]

Yeah its not essential but some hamsters do greatly enjoy them, though both of my syrians dont lol.

[lisab]

I have used them before, but my lot just seam to use them as toilets

[alexarcano]

My syrian loves to dig and roll around in the sand, especially if its nice and warm!

[amyXlovesXhamstersX]

Ruby my syrian uses hers as a loo, but she loves to dig in it as well!

[musicqueen]

Thanks everyone for your help I think I will get one! Just didn't want to spend money on getting one when my hamster won't use it. Which might still happen but hopefully he or she will enjoy digging in it.

[CoolcatNatNat44]

my hammy didnt use them i took it out, it turned out more cleaning for me lol -_-

[Fidgetthefirst]

Milo digs in his, and uses it as a toilet- which im not keen of tbh but hey ho!