Can you care for a hamster?

I've got a quiz here for people who think they're ready to become a hamster owner! See if you're ready to go, could do a bit more work, or if you need some improvement.

I myself have done tons of research over the years and while I haven't owned a hamster since before I knew how to properly care for one- I want to make sure other people don't make that mistake!

Created by: Oli

What is the (US) bare minimum cage requirement?
- 120 sq in
- 360 sq in
- 450 sq in
- 620 sq in
- Anything size is okay as long as there is enough bedding
What should you feed your hamster?
- Any seed mix
- Any lab block
- A seed mix with high protien
- A lab block with high fiber
When should you bath your hamster?
- If it is sick
- If a vet tells you to
- If it is dirty/smells bad
- Never
Should you provide a bottle or a bowl?
- Bottle
- Bowl
- Either is fine as long as you keep it clean
- Neither
When should you take your hamster out to play?
- When you get home
- When you have time
- When the hamster is already awake
- At night
Can hamsters live in pairs?
- Yes
- No
- Some can, but its not reccommended
- Some can, and must be together
How often should you clean a hamster cage?
- Spot clean weekly
- Deep clean weekly
- Spot clean monthly
- Deep clean monthly
- Spot clean weekly and deep clean monthly
- Every day
- Twice a week
- Spot clean once a week and deep clean once a week
Are hamster balls safe?
- Yes
- No
- It's debated, but its safer to not use them
How long should you wait after getting a hamster to interact with it?
- 1-3 days
- 3-5 days
- 6-7 days
- More than a week
What diet do hamsters have?
- Omnivores
- Carnivores
- Herbivores
Which bedding(s) are safe?
- Paper based (non-scented)
- Aspen
- Cedar
- Pine
- Cedar and pine
- Paper and cedar
- Paper and Aspen
- Aspen and Pine
What are the appropriate (traditional style) wheel sizes?
- 6-10" for dwarfs and 8-12" for Syrians/Chinese hamsters
- 4-7" for dwarfs and 7"-10" for Syrians
- Any size for dwarfs and larger than 8" for Syrians
- 6-7" for dwarfs and anything for Syrians
How much bedding should you put in the cage?
- 1-2 inches
- 3-4 inches
- 5-6 inches
- As much as possible (above 5 inches)
How should you regularly bathe your hamster?
- A sand bath 24/7
- A dust bath 24/7
- A sand bath every few days
- A dust bath every few days
- Bathe them every few days (in water)
Which hamster nesting material is unsafe?
- Hay
- Cotton/Fluff
- Toilet paper
Which wheel is unsafe?
- A solid wheel
- A mesh/barred wheel
- wooden wheels
- flying saucer wheels
How often should you clean their water bowl/bottle?
- Daily/Every time you refill it
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every few days
What does your hamster need for its teeth?
- Nothing
- Wooden chew toys
- Plastic chew toys
- Cage bars so they can chew
Are hamsters "disposable" (i.e. one dies and you just get another, no thought needs to be given)?
- Yes
- No
- Only for children
Do hamsters make good pets for kids?
- Yes, they are fun to play with
- Yes, it can teach responsibility
- No, children won't understand that they're nocturnal
- Depends on the child, but yes in most cases
Should you get a travel cage?
- Yes, in case it needs to go to the vet
- Only if I'm moving
- No, the pet store boxes are fine
How expensive are hamsters on average? (With appropriate care)
- 1-2, maybe 30 bucks
- 3-4, little up there, 50 or 60 dollars
- 5-6, yeah a good 150 or so
- 6-7, I could easily spend over 200
- 8-10, I need to dedicate an entire room to them
Where should you get a hamster?
- A pet store
- Rescues
- A breeder
- Anywhere, with a pet store as a last resort
Should you feed fresh foods?
- Yes, but only a little
- Yes, with the exception of specific foods
- No, it could upset their stomach
- Only if they've had fresh food since they were little
Is everything in a pet store made for hamsters safe?
- Yes
- Some things are, but not all
- Everything but the cages
- No

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