![]() However, we still prefer you to not have any gaps at all, just to be perfectly safe. Gaps in fences (where you prefer the visibility of a picket fence appearance) need to be as follows. A broken or too-damaged limb will have to be amputated if the hamster has not already gnawed it off. your hamster will require immediate veterinary attention at an exotics vet. In both cases, there will be severe pain and shock that could result in death if not found within minutes of the disaster. If any part of the limb gets stuck, your hamster will either gnaw it's own foot off to free itself, or it will break or sprain it's leg in the panic to get free (many are found dangling from the fence with a twisted broken limb). While it appears to be mainly dwarf hamsters that have been at risk, NEVER underestimate the size of any hamster's toes, feet & nails, and how easy it can be to get stuck. There have been too many incidents where hamsters have gotten a foot or toe stuck in gaps and joins (even the most tightly closed items). In such cases, you should remove the items immediately and rather invest in safer wood sticks/rods or thick cardboard for your projects. It may be worth testing a few simple structures first to see if he is "one of those" destructive kinds of hams. Make sure he has plenty of other more suitable gnaws and chews in the habby that may take focus away from chewing up his walls and structures. ![]() The sharpness of splintered popsicle objects can also cause bad scratches and cuts to the body and feet. These sticks splinter very badly if gnawed, which will be really hazardous if your hamster ingests pieces or gets them in his pouches or mouth.
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