I really want a hamster, but I’m not sure if I can afford it. I heard it costs about $80 startup including cage, etc. and then about $20 per month? Also what kind of cage/wheel/ball should I get for a black bear syrian?

My gerbil got a running ball and all it does is poop in it and then when i let her out she runs like crazy! Why does she do this ? and what can i do?
[We've tried different size balls and different colors and she still wont run]
HELP

I think that would be fun!

you know its just like a closed ball you put thwem in & there supposed to run around.. but i have pput my gerbil in them many many times & she stands in the middle.. & if it moves then she stays still.

I have 2 female gerbils who are 4 months old. I bought 1 clear run-about ball but every time i put them in it {I put 1 in at a time} they sit there, act like they are scared, and urinate. They either are not strong enough to push it or are scared. What do I do to train them tto run in it?

She has a friend who sits on the floor and plays with her hamster. I’m afraid that if my daughter does this, the hamster will get away. I guess I’m really asking, “How hard is it to catch a runaway hamster? Are they fast?”
I know this question sounds funny, and I am lauging a little as I ask it, but I’d really like to know if people are able to play with their hamsters outside of the cage. Thanks!

I am not that good at handling my hamster, it goes on its wheel at night but I think it will be good for my hamster if it can go in its exercise ball, how can I can him in if I cannot handle him?
especially as I don’t have a side door!

I have put my hamster in one of those clear plastic balls that they can roll around in. The cage exercise wheel drives me nuts because of the noise, so do you think it’s okay if I leave the hamster in the ball for longer than 30 minutes at a time? My computer is in the same room as the hamster, so I would be able to make sure he’s okay, but how long is too long? He bumps into furniture all the time, but he seems to enjoy it lol