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Hamsters are independent, mostly self sufficient pets that don’t need much human interaction in order to survive. One of the beauties of owning a pet like this is getting to watch them perform their greatest expressions of nature and giving them little nudges like a cage cleaning from time to time, refilling their food bowl and giving them more water. But don’t be fooled, toothy fluff balls are not boring creatures. Like any other pet, they can be playful and fun.
But, how do hamsters play? In their own way, hamsters play through physical stimulation. They are creatures that constantly need to move, run and climb in order to be healthy and happy. Most critter owners provide their hamsters with an exercise wheel, and although this is a great element of the home of your pet, it is not enough to keep them entertained and happy.
There are many hamster toys in the market out there. There is a wide arrange of options that encompass different components of thrilling adventure and fun like swings, tunnels, mazes, steps, chew toys and even little balls! So many different ways to keep them entertained and happy leave a really big room for improvement.