If you are looking for a Black Bear Hamster, then you should do some research and make sure you have enough knowledge to properly take care of it. That includes feeding, bedding, a good hamster cage, and how to get your hamster enough exercise to keep it healthy.

While they look really cool and are fun to play with, you should always take proper care to make sure your hamsters are not in extreme conditions. Big swings from hot to cold are not good for them and can cause problems. Most black bear hamsters are friendly and kids really like to watch and play with them.

I am not sure if they are a separate type, or if the coloring just gives them their name, but I have had much success with them over the past few years.

The Black Bear hamster should have a nice cage that gives it the opportunity to move around and get exercise. We all do not have time to put them in a toy ball and let them roll around, especially if you have dogs or cats in the house. Best play it save and just get a big cage and then they should get enough exercise in there. It would be a good treat to let them out every once in a while though if you can do so in a safe manner.

Cages are important, but the bedding material is really key. Be sure to change it often and provide enough material so they can stay warm or cold depending on the season.

Once it starts to smell then it is time to change it. Normally you can go a month or so depending on the size of the cage or area they are in. It is also vital to give plenty of water and be sure it is full at all times. Better be safe than sorry so fill it up daily so you remember and make it part of your routine.

Buy a quality food too and if you give them treats make sure they are healthy items and not junk food. That does nothing good for them. Even though we like the food, it does not mean it is good for them.

Many times if you follow these basic rules your blackie can live for quite some time. They are gentle and cool hamsters that make good pets.

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Now that you have got your hamster or guinea pig home and the kids are excited, you must now realize you need to get the little creature set up in its living quarters. Where will you set up the cage? A tough question to answer and anytime you get a new pet there are many things to consider.  Where do I get hamster cages, guinea pig cages, and how do I set them up?

Those maybe some of the questions you are asking.  Others may include where do I buy hamster toys, bedding, or a  hamster ball?

First time pet owners of both hamsters and guinea pigs are often confused on where to look for things to make their new pets happy.  This is not unusual since most people do not remember caring for these pets when they were little themselves.  I recommend buying a book or two on caring for these pets.  It will help you remember the little things to do and especially the things not to do in caring for your pet hamsters or guinea pigs.

Choosing a new pet can be a tough choice.  I really like both the hamster and guinea pig.  They are fun loving creatures that love to play with toys or just run around their cages.  Be sure to include proper bedding when setting up your hamster cage.  You cannot really give them too much bedding, so just pile it in there and they will do what they want with it. Hamster cages need to be set up to keep them cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  By not allowing drafts near the cage you will accomplish this goal.  You be considerate to the temperature  in the room.

Setting up the cage is not that difficult.  You can add on to most pet cages today and the extra pieces just snap together. Be sure to add a few hamster toys to play with and a few things to chew on too.  Most pets like to be interacted with so spend a few minutes a day with them.  Hopefully the kids will enjoy the pets for many years, just remember their life spans are not too long so be prepared to get some more pets!

Look into dwarf hamsters and cages for them too. Many like those little guys.

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Just like with any other product out there, there are good cages and bad cages.  The tough part is telling the difference.  Normally, must quality pet stores will  only sell good hamster cages, however you have to check to be sure.  The bad cages are normally just cheap wire with big gaps, where the pet hamsters could possible escape. I have seen gaps so big a guinea pig could get out too!

You do not want to have a bad experience with an escaped hamster.  They can hide very well and you do not want your dog playing with it, since it may want to eat or kill it. Also, cats are risky too, as they may think the hamsters are mice and pounce on them.

Finding the best hamster cage is not that hard.  I normally go to amazon and type in a search for pet hamster cage or something similar. Then, I read the reviews for the best selling ones and try to get a majority opinion. Beware, sometimes people leave bad feedback on purpose to hurt their competitors, but normally these reviews are accurate.

After I check the info on amazon, I tend to shop around some more at other websites to see if I can find a better deal.  I also search for coupon codes and see what comes up.  There are many 5 or 10 percent codes out there, all you have to do is look.

The final step in my plan is heading to the stores to see if they have a better deal yet.  Also, it allows me to actually view the cage in person to see if it will be  a good fit for my hamsters.  You do not want to buy it just because it is cheap.

Finally, once you decide on where you are going to purchase the cage at, check and see the shipping cost.  Some sites have free shipping, so always keep that in mind.

Good luck on your shopping. Also, do not forget to get some hamster toys for your new pets.  These toys are normally cheap and the pet will love them.

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