Until now, none have bite the wodent wheel or the sanko wheel. Maybe got nibble to test but not bite.

The only thing they did to the wheel is pee and poo inside the wodent wheel but not the sanko wheel.

That's inbredding. You will get deformed baby hamsters. Or hamster with defects in their DNA.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 3 2008, 03:54 PM

This wheel is not in production anymore from Hagen.

Anyway it is not suitable for full size adult syrian as in the long term use will have bad side effects on their backs and neck.

Better off with a wodent wheel junior or sanko 21cm wheel for syrians. Or use it for dwarf hamsters only.


This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 3 2008, 09:49 PM

You must be lost. There is a place called garage sales in this forum. Go out to the main and scroll down until you see garage sales. Post there as here is not a sales thread. Thank you.

I'm scared to go syrian hunting with others sometimes, what if we like the same syrian then how to choose ar? Hehehehe...

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 6 2008, 10:18 PM

Those look like superworms. Mealworms are smaller and yellow/brown color.

Just be careful as superworm can bite back at the hamster.

Don't think hamster will hunt crickets. We've tried with our 3 syrians. They didn't bother to touch them. But they will eat them.

Our SamSam ate the dead cricket left by our Echo our duprasi gerbil. There are pics and video in the fat-tail thread. But we didn't managed to take any pics of SamSam eating the cricket.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 8 2008, 06:44 PM

Well crickets are the same as mealworms I think. They are a source for protein and fat for our hamsters.

2 feet tank got 3 clear covers (1 big and 2 small). I'm not sure about 1.5 feet as we don't have them but we do have a few small tanks only for feeding, transport, cleaning, etc.

Can see the cover from the picture of Echo's tank.

The tank used to be for our first robos hamster. We used mini tubes for a small hideout for the robos to climb to the outpost on top.

Currently the 2 fellas, Jery and Remy is with their god-mom as she got more time and patience to tame robos than us. But Remy have passed away few weeks ago due to unknown reason.

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Added on June 9, 2008, 10:44 pmUse a normal cutter to cut the small plastic holding the cover. Then use a pen knife to cut away the jutting plastic.

No need to melt so troublesome.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 9 2008, 10:44 PM

Me and sangels feed them with -

- 1/2 pack Harry Hamster mix 1/2 pack Prestige Hamster mix 1/4 pack Britter Bunny.
- Fresh veges and fruits every day
- 4-5 Mealworms or 1-2 crickets per day
- Foo's smoothie
- Foo's organic powder
- Raw cashew or peanut (1 nut per day)

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 10 2008, 01:26 PM

Crickets depends on the syrian. Usually they don't dare touch. SamSam will jump or run away.

Managed to get SamSam to eat the cricket when it's dead. Others going to try soon.

I will use my hands but sangels will use her long forceps.

They are insectivor. This is normal in the wild. Do you expect them to have all the veges and fruits in the desert for them to eat? You should watch animal planet or discovery channel more.

Hamster have high metabolism. Insects provide them with the protein and fat required.

Why you sobbing for? You're not in the food chain for the hamsters.

What you mean 'do' pet shack? What you want to 'do'?

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Added on June 10, 2008, 3:14 pmGo and read the thread la... Some more want people to spoon feed ar?

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 10 2008, 03:14 PM

Wow! Such a big gal. Is she mommy syrian for the babies coming soon?

Pine and cedar bedding will cause your hamster or small animals to have respiratory problems and die. Avoid using this bedding if possible.

Jayniel,

Nice mink banded there... Time to pump him up with all the fresh and smoothie... Then can be chubby bear bear

Maybe JonYeap is having his heat tonight...

Off topic here (mod please warn me if I am breaking the rules):

Vaseline is a brand
http://www.vaseline.com

Petroleum Jelly is the product which you can buy in any pharmacy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_jelly

If you have lip balm for dry and cracked lips, it contains petrolatum which is petroleum jelly.

Uses
Chesebrough originally promoted Vaseline primarily as an ointment for scrapes, burns, and cuts, but physicians have shown that Vaseline has no medicinal effect or any effect on the blistering process, nor is it absorbed by the skin. Vaseline’s effectiveness in accelerating wound healing stems from its sealing effect on cuts and burns, which inhibits germs from getting into the wound and keeps the injured area supple by preventing the skin's moisture from evaporating.

Vaseline brand First Aid Petroleum Jelly, or carbolated petroleum jelly, containing phenol to give the jelly additional anti-bacterial effect, has been discontinued.

However, after becoming a medicine chest staple, consumers began to use Vaseline for myriad ailments and cosmetic uses, including chapped hands and lips, toenail fungus, nosebleeds, diaper rash, chest colds, and even to remove makeup or stains from furniture. Uses for pets include stopping fungi from developing on aquatic turtles' shells and keeping cats from making messes when they cough up furballs. In the first part of the twentieth century, petrolatum, either pure or as an ingredient, was also popular as a hair pomade. When used in a 50/50 mixture with pure beeswax, it makes an effective moustache wax.

During World War II, a variety of petroleum jelly called dark red veterinary petroleum jelly was often included in life raft survival kits. Acting as a sunscreen, it provides almost perfect protection against ultraviolet rays.

Most petroleum jelly today is consumed as an ingredient in skin lotions and cosmetics. Although petrolatum is less expensive than glycerol, the most common active lubricating ingredient in skin lotion, it is not used in expensive lotions, because it is not absorbed into the skin, resulting in a greasy feel.

Petroleum jelly was formerly used as a way to pitch a spitball in baseball. Although the pitch was banned in 1920, pitchers sometimes throw "the spitter" surreptitiously.

Petroleum jelly is used to moisten plasticine, as part of a mix of hydrocarbons including greater (paraffin wax) and lesser (mineral oil) molecular weights.

Petroleum jelly is commonly used as a personal lubricant. (Not recommended due to its dissolving effect on condoms. See below.)

It can also be used to lubricate a Rubik's Cube (if silicone spray is not available), which allows it to turn with greater ease.

It can also be used to lubricate the anus if the patient is suffering from conditions like hemorrhoids or anal fissures. The purpose of this is to allow the stool to pass through the rectum easier and more freely in an effort to minimize any further damage to the tissue.

It can also be used to lubricate the anus before taking rectal temperature.

It can be used as a softener for cuticles and lips.


~I know what is vaseline petroleum jelly and it's uses. Why? Cause I've been using it since small. But all this information above is from searching in google. Really wish you guys and gals would just use it.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 15 2008, 01:38 AM

Petroleum jelly will only masked the scent trail the ants created. It's a temporary solution. Also it will leave the place you smeared with petroleum jelly greasy and it might leave a stain on painted walls. The ants do come back as explained by sangels.

Sangels been using the ant powder since last year and today no ants near our hamster tanks. Plus it's just a small amount in the sauce plate nearby. No greasy mess.

From http://www.hamsterific.com/HamsterUniversi...msterABath.html


You should try sand bathing first or use a damp cloth to wipe them. If you want to wipe them using a damp cloth, then use the damp cloth to wrap them in it to wipe. This way they will be comfortable and struggle less when you clean them.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 15 2008, 12:31 PM

You mean the brown bowl? That is a ceramic dog food bowl. Can't remember the size but it's just nice to use as a toilet for syrians. Can find it in pet shack.

We are using it for all our syrians and duprasi as toilet/sand bath except JackJack's zoozone2.

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Added on June 16, 2008, 8:32 amThe brand is Frasian. We was there last Friday in PLC and saw a few other brands with non-clumping cat litter. Think you need to look carefully in the cat litter section.

The word is clumping. No such word a clumpable.

We bought the Frasian non-clumping cat litter from Pet Shack with discount. Also Pet Shack have woody pet for sale...

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Added on June 16, 2008, 8:36 amI think I remember someone said that it is currently out of stock for all pet shops for Delikate beddings. Better go buy others to use first.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 16 2008, 08:37 AM