Monday, September 26, 2011 Habitrail OVO Loft Cage - 27 in. x 12 in. x 10 in. high Review
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(More customer reviews)I have two little boys who are the absolute apples of my eye (seriously, I've only had them a little over a month and I am completely wrapped around their little paws), and I decided this would be a wonderful cage for them. I knew it would be big, and since I wanted to house my boys together I planned on attaching a smaller cage to the setup to give them more space.
So I've had it for a month now, and I think it's time to review!
PROS:
Roomy - plenty of space for one dwarf hamster, or two with an add-on.
Easy to assemble/disassemble for cleaning.
Easy to clean - few corners means it's easy to wipe down.
No wires for Houdini's, very secure when shut up.
CONS:
Water bottle - it's at an awkward angle for my Dwarf Hamsters. I can't imagine how on earth Syrians are supposed to use it! If you purchase the standard metal tube water bottle from your pet store you can rest it in the hole for the built in water bottle and tape it into place. I would encourage you to do this, as it leaks when you jiggle it trying to get it in and out of the little slot. Scared the bajeesus out of me, because I thought my hamster had wet tail. Turned out he was only wet from hanging out beneath the bottle!
Very expensive - while it's a very well-made product, it's rather pricey.
Uneven bottom - the bottom is ridged so that you can use the included cardboard maze and the wheel/food dish assembly. This also means if you try to have 2 wheels, one of them is going to be at an angle all the time (at least the way I had to have mine set up; my boys refused to use both wheels unless they were feng shui'd to their habitat - no joke!).
Sometimes the orange doors don't slide down all the way, usually when the water bottle is attached - it's heavy! Make sure you always double check that the door has clicked into place!
SUMMARY:
It's pretty, but also pretty expensive when you consider you should replace the water bottle and the wheel, and purchase a food dish. However I'm very happy with this cage. It has plenty of room for the boy who lives there now (had to separate due to fighting), and except for the water bottle issue I've had no major problems. I would highly recommend this cage to anyone who has cats - it's very sturdy, and as long as the cats can't knock it over your hammie will not escape.
CAUTION:
I would not recommend this product for anything larger than a Russian Dwarf Hamster; it's very spacious, but the water bottle in the OVO line of products is too unwieldy for the hamster and the owner. I can't imagine how a Syrian is supposed to use the water bottle!
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Product Description:
Futuristic small pet cage design is simple and easy to clean. Enhanced visibility, air flow and access to your pet makes Habitrail's OVO Loft the ideal cage solution for your small pet. A unique top steel grill allows for easy top opening. Raised food dishes stop waste from entering food. Compatible with all Habitrail accessories. Includes2 Windows (Red)Food DishCozy Hide AwayWater BottleLock ConnectorInteractive Chewable Maze
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Exo Terra Glass Terrarium 18in. x18in. x18in. - Exo Terra PT2605 Review
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(More customer reviews)I did not order this terrarium from Amazon.com but I do own this specific one and I love it!
PROS:My pacman frog has called this terrarium home for about 2 years now. It is very beautiful and alluring. The terrarium is made very well and the glass doors are very convenient. Decorating the terrarium is actually kind of fun. At first I thought it would be a pain but you can make it look however you want and there are a lot of possibilities. My friends are always checking on my frog and what I have done with his tank this week. It looks more expensive than it is. Live plants make great decorations and add to the fun!! The terrarium holds heat well and is elevated so you can put a heater under it. This Terrarium is semi child proof as the doors lock and most people can't figure out how to open it LOL.
CONS: The top screen has places for you to put cords through such as a fogger or water pump. The only problem I have had is that if you feed your pet crickets they may escape through the cord areas but the problem is easily solved by rotating the screen so the slots are at the front of the tank. This presents a problem if you want crickets AND cords but the Exo Terra fogger is a rip off so if you get it make sure you keep your receipt for the day that you tired of it.
I would suggest getting the Exo terra light for the tank as it snaps into place and fits nicely. I thought I would need a heater but the light keeps the tank warm enough (for my specific demands). FYI my light housing (not ordered form Amazon) did not come with a bulb so keep an eye out for that you might have to buy one.
Make sure that if you get this you clean it a lot. I clean mine at least once a week. If you let it get too dirty gnats fit right through the screen and will invade! Plus keeping it clean will keep you and your pet happier and healthier.
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Exo Terra Glass Terrarium 18in. x18in. x18in. - Exo Terra PT2605.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Hagen Habitrail OVO Studio Hamster or Gerbil Cage - 62615 Review
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(More customer reviews)This cage is awesome. I have a very large syrian hamster and she is quite the escape artist. But, she can't seem to get out of this one and she's very content. It's also fun seeing her run around in all of the tunnels or climb up the stairs to eat the food. The opening to the cage is very nice. It's not a metal door, instead it just folds up giving you a lot more space to put toys in etc. Very easy to set up (if you follow directions) and comes with lots of tunnels. I would recommend this product to anybody!
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Product Description:
The Habitrail® OVO Studio Habitat allows you to design the living environment for your hamster - you can create up to 4 different design possibilities. The OVO Studio has more room to let your hamster roam to the different hideaways. Your hamster can choose from many locations to snooze, hide, play and jet up for a quick snack in his cozy Mini Maze.The Mini Maze comes complete with the interactive chewable maze, providing hours of foraging fun for your hamster. The Mini Maze has two openings which provide easy access to your hamster. No Mess and Easy to Clean? High molded walls to keep your hamster's bedding inside his home, and not all over your table or floor.Fresh Food for Longer!? The food dish is now raised high above the floor to help stop waste and bedding (Yuk!) from getting in your hamster's food.Easy Access to Water!? The design of our clever new water bottle makes it easy for you to fill and for your hamster to drink.If You Build It - He Will Burrow!? Building your hamster's dream home is no problem with our new patented Habitrail® OVO Lock Connectors. They easily twist and firmly lock the tunnels, tubes and nesting areas together so you can build any creation you can imagine.Includes: ? Cage? Mini Maze with Interactive Chewable Maze? Water Bottle? 2 Tees? 3 Elbows ? 2 Cubes? 4 Curves? 1 U-Turn? 7 Windows? 15 Lock Connectors
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Saturday, July 2, 2011 TREX H.CRAB SHACK Review
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(More customer reviews)I have two hermit crabs and the CRAB SHACKis their favorite sleeping spot.If I can't find the hermit crabs, I know to look under the crab shack.There is plenty of room for several hermit crabs under these coconut shells.The authentic natural look to this crab shack blends in seemlessly with the sand and real shells I have in their tank.
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Product Description:
Hermit crabs like to hide and climb. The T-Rex Crab Island Crab Shack is the perfect hiding place for hermit crabs. The hermit crab may also climb on the outside of the shack. The Crab Shack will also aid in keeping the habitat humid.
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Monday, May 16, 2011 Habitrail Ovo Maze Blue - Habitrail 62660 Review
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(More customer reviews)Awesome connecting play pen for your small pets.Goes great on it's own as a pet cage or as part of the OVO Pad.
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Product Description:
Habitrail 62660 Ovo Maze Blue Chewable Cardboard Maze 1 Window 1 Lock Connector.
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Sunday, May 15, 2011 Zoo Med Hermit Crab Sea Sponge Review
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(More customer reviews)This is a natural sponge, which I have found does much better at absorbing and holding water than synthetic sponges.Mine is big enough for the crabbies to climb on and still leave room in the dish for baths, water replacement, whatever.Each sponge is shaped a little different, because they are natural.Not intended to do much other than absorb and hold water and help add humidity, which it does well.
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A great way for hermit crabs to exit deep water dishes. (Hermit Crabs will die if under water for more than 30-45 minutes.) Sea sponges have natural minerals from the ocean essential to the longevity of your hermit crab. Adds a natural feel to the hermit crab enclosure.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010 Reptile Ranch, Large Review
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(More customer reviews)My pet garter snake Edgeworth seemed a little cramped in the Small Kritter Keeper I purchased last year (you could say he objected to it *cough*), so I got this. The large model is big enough to support a snake up to two feet in length. Since Edgeworth is still a baby snake (9 inches or so), this will suit him for a long time, probably forever.
Remember to get additional accessories depending on your reptile/rodent/arachnid/what-have-you. Garter snakes, for instance, require a water bowl and a small cave to hide in.
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A favorite of both breeders and hobbyist alike, stackable reptile ranches are ideal for various species of reptiles and smal.High Quality Plastic, Large, 17-3/4Long, 12 Wide6-7/8High, Rectangle
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