You've likely heard at least a handful of times that Syrian hamsters are the best beginner species, but is this really true? This article will discuss why this actually may not be the case. Oh yes, you read the title right - today we're going to be discussing the Syrian Hamster (M. auratus) and why they are oftentimes the worst species for beginners to the hobby that is hamster keeping. Syrian hamsters are the largest of the five domesticated species, and because of this they

Products made of Coniferous Wood/Bark: There have been reports of items made with coniferous bark, such as the above examples, leaking resin - a sticky substance that can get caught in your hamsters fur, feet, or cheek pouches despite these products being labelled as being resin free. This is one reason for why I cannot recommend these products to you with any confidence - but there are also other concerns. Not only is the resin a potential cause for concern, but these items