How much would a hampster cost?

Question

Also I need to know what accesories to get with it. Any care tips would be helpful as well. Thanks.

Answer 1

It depends were you get it my pet store sells them for 10 or 12 dollars my friend has a hamster and the best cage for it would be one with a wheel and a couple of tubes.Good luck for getting a hamster.

Answer 2

why r u in the reptile section! lol

Answer 3

hampster is 2-5 bucks.

Answer 4

Well a hamster cost about $2-8. It depends on the place you buy it from and/or the breed you get.

When you get a hamster you will need,

1. A cage

It can be a aquarium, wire cage, or a connectable cage. It depends  on what you have room for or what you prefer. The aquarium cages seem to smell a little bit more than other cages because it doesn't get good ventilation, but if you clean it often it won't smell bad.

2. Bedding

Bedding is used to absorb the urine and other liquids. Pine and Ceder bedding is not good for them because it can have harmful chemicals. I say the CAREFRESH bedding is the best type of bedding to use but that is just me.

3. Exercise equipment

You absolutely need a wheel for your hamster(s). They need it for exercise. If they don't get their exercise they can become paralysis. Which is where the hamster will spend most of it's time hunched over often unable to raise it's head. You can also get them ladders and exercise balls to also help that.  



4.Water bottle

You need to get a water bottle instead of a dish because it will not leak and it will  keep the hamster from knocking it over so it doesn't get all over the cage. When you get one you should get one that can hold at least a days worth of water and it chew resistant.

5. Food dish and food

When you get a food dish you need to look for one that is chew resistant and is bottom weighted so your hamster will not knock it over. The food dish should be big enough for a days supplie of food. For food you need to buy a reliable food that has plenty of nutrients for your hamster(s).

When you choose a hamster at a pet store this is what you need to look for.

1. active,  inquisitive, energetic, and has a alert disposition.

2. bright clear eyes

3. nose is clean without discharge

4. no lumps and bumps on the body

5. coat is well groomed and full

6. round and broad body

When you get your hamster these are things you need to do..

Daily: Change water, give clean food, play with him/her

Weekly: Clean cage, clean water bottle, clean food dish

Monthly: Clean cage with mild dawn soap

Yearly: Take to vet to get check-up

I hope all of this info helps!!

♥Sarah♥

Answer 5

Not sure.  I did a quick google search and found no records of hampsters.  I had a hamster years ago, but I don't know if they are similar.

Answer 6

Before you buy any pet, make sure you have a home set up for them to minimize the stress of adjusting to a new home. If you are bringing home a new hamster soon, here is a list of supplies you will need before you get your hamster.

Cage

Get a cage that is large enough, escape-proof, and easy to clean. While the modular cages with tubes are fun, they can be difficult to clean and poor on ventilation (and the tubes can be too small for some Syrian hamsters). Never underestimate the ability of a hamster to escape as they can fit through pretty small spaces and can chew through plastic walls surprisingly quickly. If you are getting a Syrian hamster, keep in mind that many cages marketed for hamsters will be on the small side. Conversely, dwarf hamsters can often squeeze through the bars of an average hamster cage.

Bedding and Nesting Material

Avoid cedar and pine wood chips; aspen is a safer option. You can also use many of the newer paper or other fiber-based beddings. Hamsters love a cozy nest for napping. However, the cotton nesting materials found a pet stores is unecessary (and can cause problems if eater or wrapped around toes). Shredded toilet paper or facial tissues are an excellent nesting material (and economical too).

Food

Choose a good quality food for your hamster. Pelleted foods offer a good nutritional balance and for many hamsters are a better option than loose food mixes. With a loose mix (seeds and other items), your hamster might pick out what they like and leave what they don't, which could result in a dietary imbalance. A pelleted mix can be supplemented with a variety of other items though.

Food Dishes

A shallow, small, but heavy bowl is ideal -- anything that won't be easily tipped. A small ceramic or porcelain crock is ideal, as it is sturdy and won't be chewed up.

Water Bottle

A hanging bottle with a stainless stell spout and ball is the most commonly used water container for hamsters. A bowl is too likely to be spilled, dirtied or filled with bedding.

Exercise Wheel

Hamsters love to run, and need the exercise. Do not largest, best quality wheel you can. It should have a solid surface for running and ideally no cross supports (that might catch a leg or neck), so look for one that mounts on the side of the cage. Make sure the wheel is quiet as well, since hamsters run at night (especially if your hamster will be in your room).

House / Hide

Your hamster will appreciate a private getaway for sleeping. It can be as simple as a small cardboard box (will have to be replaced often, but economical), a plastic hide box (may be chewed up), a wooden box (may be chewed or get soiled and smelly), or other things like a half coconut shell, or a small clay plant pot.

Toys

In addition to a wheel, you hamster should have a variety of things to chew on and climb on.

Here's some information on how to care for a hamster properly, and make sure you research the breed of hamster well before getting one. Good luck!!!

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/rabbit...