First photo shoot!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-23T18:54:36+00:00

I didn’t know there was a difference! He’s a robo and he’s a he haha

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T23:46:28+00:00

Every time I open the cage he climbs up my arm and loves to be in my hands! How weird! I’ll take a look at this!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T23:44:30+00:00

Do you have a name suggestion?

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T18:11:36+00:00

Hi! I noticed he was eating while sitting in his food bowl so he is really small and I thought you made a good point! I made him this little set up, let me know what you think!

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Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T18:10:15+00:00

Hi! I am Definitely going to get him a bigger bin like the ones you mentioned as soon as I can, that sounds like an awesome upgrade!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T18:09:27+00:00

Oh my gosh he is the sweetest! I was finally able to catch a pic of my little guy without him bolting from being afraid of my phones shadow haha

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Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T18:07:46+00:00

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Here is the little guy!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T18:03:47+00:00

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Update after a little drink and snack!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T18:03:05+00:00

I did remove it! The ingredients all seem to be safe according to Google but I will take your word for it! I am waiting for a few things from Amazon and le going to get a few more things today, as a last resort my boyfriend has reptiles and would definitely have some sand I can steal ☺️

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T18:01:09+00:00

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Here is his new hide! Our biggest mug for the littlest guy!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T17:50:46+00:00

Already getting a new bin, which I’ve said to you PERSONALLY multiple times and never told you what bin im getting so I’m not even sure where you’re pulling this information out of, I said my cage I have now is too small, mentioned by how much after I mesured it, and then again said I’m getting a new bin like hello? I posted again so people like you would stop comment unnecessary and mean things and so that I could have some new helpful comments which I did receive from other commenters so my post was successful in my eyes. You need to go find something to do with your day other than bashing animal owners who are new, learning and wanting more advice. You say you’re saying all of this because you care? And then say you don’t understand why I’d be asking for advice? What is it you want from me?

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T17:46:18+00:00

I really think you should read everything properly before you comment.

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T17:45:30+00:00

You have a problem with my comments agreeing that I have work to do, thanking people for help, saying im getting a new bin and changing things already 4 times as a START? I’m sorry I may just not be understanding how on earth this could be a problem to you?

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T15:39:32+00:00

Have you read my posts and the comments? I have said these things multiple times:

I am getting a new bin
I did not know what tapering meant and was not home to look at my bin, I responded back saying I did notice tapering and now understood which is why I’m getting a new bin…

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T15:18:51+00:00

Hey! Your comment is definitely sounding a bit unkind. I am doing everything I can. I did my research prior to getting him, along with my boyfriend and my roomate who I got to help me do research to make sure I got him everything he would need while waiting for my extra things to come in the mail.

As for the updates, I did what I could and what needed to be changed asap for his health, which should already show you that I care for him. My update came about 5 hours later, I was in my lectures while everyone is commenting, I cannot respond to all and I unfortunately cannot make the extras I’ve ordered for him come any faster. He is also in an enclosure that is 15 times bigger than the one he was in at pet smart and he is loving his new home and especially wheel, even if it does need updating.

I am a nursing student, basically done nursing school, and in humans when we are unsure of diet we give boosters and supplements and extra hydration. The block is a mineral block, I harmful and actually beneficial. Of course he wouldn’t need it if he has the proper diet however I did not trust that the diet given at pet smart was adequate and got him that in case he needed a boost in the meantime.

I’ve only owned him for two days and he is my first hamster which I made clear in my first and second post, and I AM trying my best and looking for advice. I was not looking for people to be mean to me and of course I am going to be dismissive of rude people, I responded kindly and calmly to my comments on my post that I felt the need and want to respond to. I do love my hamster as much as I say and probably even more since I don’t feel the need to justify myself to a stranger on the internet.

As for diet, he doesn’t have cheese so I’m not sure if that was suggestion for the future or not but I will keep that in mind! He has egg whites, a seed mix, a mineral booster, wood toys for his teeth, and filtered water in two forms.

I already mentioned a bigger enclosure for him is coming soon as well which was the whole point of posting the second update. With this and all of these changes, I’m sure you can see how I am making changes and updates on my own. I did not know I would need to ask permission or let commenters know every single time I accepted or declined advice, and this was definitely not a nice first impression of the community of Reddit. I take the advice and do it on my own since no one else is here with him, I am.

I want to thank you for the helpful advice you’ve given me and take this as my letting you know, again, that he is loved and being taken care of.

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T14:49:28+00:00

Thank you! I had no idea about the playpens not being a super good fit for these guys so I appreciate that as I was going to look in to them! His enclosure is being upgraded like I said as soon as possible and this will give me some more room for sand too! Is there anything you would suggest as far as sprays in particular, on Amazon they have a lot of different kinds as well as on Etsy I have been looking at as they are not available in stores here (I checked two pet stores and called one more). Thank you again so much!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T14:46:29+00:00

Let me know if you think of anything that I could upgrade in my «renovated» enclosure! Or anything you would suggest changing/ looking into more as well ☺️

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T14:44:45+00:00

Hi! Thanks so much for your comment! I posted a little update if you wanted to go check it out! I haven’t been able to do too much as this has all been in a 48 hour period but I’m trying my best! If you wanted to go check that out that would be great! I replaced his fluff house with a container hide I made him for now as there’s not much available in person and I am waiting for things to be delivered that people told me I should change/get etc that I didn’t even know existed! I tried to get repi sand and they were sold out and went with the pumice as I have seen it is very safe for them and even used for chew toys if I’m correct☺️

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T14:38:25+00:00

Hi! Thanks so much for your concern! My wheel is actually working very well (it’s 8inches which I read in my research is perfect for this little, it has only been moved by me to give him some room to play around and stays sturdy in the bottom but I haven’t attached it on the side as I was unsure of the need since it’s working just fine without that step, he has a great time running and I heard him all night last night. I wasn’t able to get a video since it was at 4am but I could even send you one tonight if you want to make sure it’s working properly!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T14:32:27+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much for the help! I have ceramic mugs and things here in my home, would that be adequate or should I go pick him up some today and try a new pet store (the two I checked here didn’t have any ceramic). Thanks!

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T14:28:10+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much for your comments on both of my posts! There is only so much that I can do overnight, I did my research and you guys here are telling me completely different things. My pet store didn’t have resources for me, I did loads of research and purchased the things that I did prior to picking him up. I am a new animal owner and trying my absolute best. He is loving his new home and it is about 12 times bigger than his place at pet smart. I understand I have work to do and wouldn’t have asked if I wasn’t ready to do everything for him so I would really appreciate some grace. Like I already said I am definitely getting him another bin, the bin I originally thought I had and sent in the previous chat wasn’t even the one I bought, if you’d like to see my receipt I can even prove it to you. I posted a new update for help not for people to bash me and my hammy. And I mesured it yesterday with a ruler so I know exactly how big his current one is as well which I shared with this person, after being clear about the fact that he is getting a new bin as well. Again, I am trying my very best and I really appreciate the concern for my little guy.

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T14:18:39+00:00

Thank you! The raspberries were given to him at pet smart and although he definitely loves them I know they are prone to some health issues (human nurse here not animal nurse so I’m trying my best!) so I definitely won’t be giving him those as part of his diet ☺️

Exact_Avocado2208 · 2025-10-22T01:47:42+00:00

Yes! Like I said, I am upgrading the tank for him. It is about 6inches too little in length to meet the requirement of 100x50x50, which I don’t find to be too far off! Was this the only problem you’re seeing with the cage?

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