
iheartmybetta questioned: I have 2 new male “teddy bear” hamsters that I adopted from Petland over the weekend and they seem to have adapted to their new home quite nicely. I currently have both in a single cage, but that will be changing as I am aware syrian hamsters are very territorial and will fight. I also have a labrador retriever puppy at home who is in like with them and watches them play but doesnt know her own strength. To keep my hamsters safe while I am at work, I keep them locked up in my bedroom all day and play with them when I get home at night.
So heres my question, my bedroom is in the basement and I dont have windows. Can hamsters live in complete darkness? The only time they are in the light is when I am in my room with them. I dont want thier bodies to get all out of whack so do they need natural sunlight to survive? Also, because its a small colder in the basement, I place a towel under the cage and around the cage…any other suggestions? Thanks!!
To those making the assumption that I am a terrible pet keeper, please keep your opinions to yourselves. I have had my hamsters for 2 days!! In those 2 days my hamsters have gotten equal parts sunlight and darkness. Obviously I am asking this question because I want to find out if it is OKAY, not to be criticised.
Thank you to all the constructive comments so far.
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