Kaytee Crittertrail Lazy Lookout Accessory Kit (paid link). While hamster owners state that some Kaytee Crittertrail tube systems are too small for Syrian hamsters to safely enjoy, they say this particular tube set has very roomy dimensions. The floor dimensions are 11W x 16L x 20H, giving 1.22 square feet of floor space. This makes the cage suitable for one or perhaps two dwarf hamsters to use and enjoy. Choosing between hamster cages with tubes for small-size dwarf hamsters should be done with square footage foremost in mind. I didn't want to pay full-price for this. When I saw one come up for less due to a damaged box item, I took the plunge. There are two "outhouse" globes - both larger than I thought. This also comes with a nifty 5-way cube connector, one T-joint, two elbows, and two larger straight T-joints. I've found it a challenge to find a use for the large T's, but the other ones get used sometimes.

But this turnkey cage has such a (literally) dazzling tube and tunnel system, you may be set without having to buy any add-on items! The Habitrail has become such a long-running institution that the name has almost become a generic word for any maze-like tubular structure: for example, " habitrail" is a common term for the raised wire-form ball guide in a pinball machine. The best hamster tunnels and tubes are the ones that will work well with the hamster cage you select for your hammy. Kaytee Super Pet Crittertrail Fun-Nel Assorted Tubes (paid link). Among hamster owners, “fun-nel” is another word for “hamster tunnel.” To survive, smart and savvy wild hamsters have adapted to live under the ground. Constructing and using elaborate systems of tunnels to store food, nest, rest and socialize.

Kaytee CritterTrail 2-Level Habitat (paid link). This vividly colored and intricately designed two-level hamster tube cage is literally a self-enclosed home and tunnel/tube play system for your dwarf hamster. But hamsters in captivity do need a certain special type of habitat to truly thrive that mimics what they would choose for themselves in the wild. This acronym highlights just how fun hamster tunnel system sets are for smart, curious pet hamsters, but they also need to be suitably sized for different breeds. The tube is 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) wide, so it can accommodate even very large or pregnant Syrian hamsters safely.

In addition to this it also has a neat system of ladders and platforms. with smaller interior play tubes to navigate between levels. Habitrail Cristal Hamster Habitat (paid link). Habitrail is another cage system that comes with a series of accessories you can add on at your option to expand your hamster’s daily enrichment and exercise opportunities. Lastly, and I don't know why, but I feel like this kit should have also come with the dwarf version of their 5-way connector. Like I said, these are all petty issues and combined are barely worth subtracting one star. In my opinion this is the greatest modular/tubular habitat you can find on the market for dwarf hamsters, mice, and gerbils. It is very well-made and all so easy to take apart and clean (the tubes can all come apart in halves for washing). If you are a first time hamster owner, you will soon discover that a major concern when choosing hamster tube accessories for Syrian hamsters is the fit. Habitrails are rather small. This tends to be a problem for Syrian hamsters, who often get lodged in the tubes, particularly those that are pregnant. Conversely, Habitrails tend to be too large to work well for dwarf hamsters, such as the Roborovski and White Russian types, as they can not climb up the tube. In response, the Rolf C. Hagen Corp. introduced two new housings in 2007: the Habitrail OVO, which featured a larger modular design that also made it easier to observe hamsters and maintain their housing, and a similar cage with narrower tubes designed for dwarfs.Find sources: "Habitrail"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( January 2008) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) While hamster cage and hamster tube manufacturers are starting to catch on and are manufacturing bigger, safer tubes for these large, popular hamster pets, in the past most tube systems were only suitable for use with the diminutive dwarf hamsters. You can also add on additional Kaytee hamster tubes and hamster cage accessories tubes to build out your hamster’s play area. The bar spacing is 0.25 inches (0.635 cm) for dwarf hamster safety. The cage itself is 10.2W x 16L x 16H inches. Such as the three all-inclusive hamster cages with tunnels and tubes that are featured in this section. Sparkle Hamster Cage