There are many cages for the hamster available for purchase. The best cages are rigid wire tops with a plastic base. This is my favorite because it is easy to clean and disinfect. I also like this type of cage because the bedding isn t as likely to get all over outside of the cage. There are many other cages available in pet stores.
Some cages have multiple levels and tunnels.
These cages can be quite costly and difficult to clean. These cages can also be a tight fit for some of the larger varieties of Hamsters such as the Syrian Hamster. Both glass and plastic aquariums can be used as housing. I don t like using aquariums because of the lack of ventilation and the susceptibility of the animal being over heated. Glass aquariums are heavy and cumbersome to clean.