Are hamsters good pets to have?

Children and hamsters. Because of their small size, hamsters are often purchased as pets for children who want to play with them during the day. However, just when it's time for your child to go to sleep, it's time for a hamster to wake up. A hamster awakened suddenly from a nap during the day may bite. read more

In my experience, hamsters are not good pets. They have a high possibility of being mean. If you want a small caged animal like a rodent, I actually recommend a rat. read more

When considering bringing a hamster (or any other type of pet) into the family, I feel that there are three main areas that need to be considered: cost, care, and reward. cost. Overall, hamsters are relatively inexpensive pets to keep. Most of the cost will be upfront in purchasing the hamster’s environment and its food. Ongoing costs include bedding and food. read more