#HAMSTER MAZE EXPERIMENT HOW TO#

What mazes are suitable for Syrian and Dwarf hamsters?Ī hamster in a maze is adorable, for sure, but a hamster that’s too large for a maze isn’t adorable.ĭifferent types of mazes are better suited for different types of hamsters.įor example, we do not recommend tube mazes for large hammies, like Syrians (also known as ‘Golden’ or ‘Teddy’ hamsters). Hamsters are curious little dudes who need activities and lots of exercise to keep them from becoming bored and getting into mischief.įurthermore, highly active hamster breeds, such as Dwarfs and Roborovskis, love to self-exercise, so providing them with enrichment activities, such as mazes, will kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. We’ll get into a few examples of hamster mazes in the following sections. The freestanding varieties are typically much larger than the mazes that can be placed in habitats. Similarly, chewable cardboard mazes can be placed in hamster habitats or carriers for additional enrichment.įurthermore, various plastic or wooden mazes (which may also be chewable) are available for use either inside or outside of the cage. If your hamster has play tubes in his habitat, then you may be familiar with using tubes to create a tunnel system or a maze. Hamster maze designs range from free-standing to those that are contained within a hamster cage or carrier.

You’ll find some fun videos to watch too! Maze for hamster – what kinds of mazes are available? In this article, we’ll talk about the various types of hamster mazes, including wooden mazes, mazes that you can put in Hammie’s cage, tube mazes, and even mazes that you can make yourself! That’s right – mice aren’t the only animals that enjoy a good maze (especially the treat at the end)! You might have thought about adding play tubes and other contraptions for your hamster to navigate in his cage, but did you know that you can purchase a maze?

#HAMSTER MAZE EXPERIMENT HOW TO#

Caitlin shows you how to make or choose the best maze for your syrian or dwarf hamster. You family will love watching your little pet finding his way around the hamster maze to win a treat. Welcome to our complete guide to finding the best hamster maze!

Hamster maze experiment