Niteangel Vista Hamster Cage W/Oblique Opening Cage Door - MDF Aspen Small Animal Cage for Syrian Dwarf Hamsters Degus Mice or Other Similar-Sized Pets (Small - 32.9 x 17.2 x 21.1 inches, Burlywood)
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Kuth
> 3 daySo this was pretty easy to set up with two people. Getting this massive cage for a hamster is probably the best move you can do to buy a commercial cage designed just for hamsters. All of those itty bitty cages at the pet store should never be sold and be considered animal abuse. This cage is far from that. Your hamster is able to have deep areas to burrow, explore and run around in this cage. 100% would recommend this incredible cage to anyone who is serious about owning a hamster!
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mcselin
> 3 dayI highly recommend Niteangel products it was very easy to Assemble pricey but worth the money it held together very well
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Marianne Neustel
27-10-2024So much space. Pretty sturdy, I suggest two people for fastest and easiest assembly. Easy to put together. Had some reservations about the silicone bands but they went on fine and I’ve had no problems. If there’s a gap between the lid and the front wall you. An adjust the hinges up top and it will drop down to close the gap. Also, let it settle. Mine seals perfectly against the silicone protector.
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Olga
> 3 dayHuge!!! It’s like a castle!!!
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Jessica
26-10-2024So far I really like this cage, it looks really good I love having it in my room, much more than my bin cages. Lots of space and tall so I could give my Cleo plenty of bedding. The only complaints I have is theres a gap where the door opens, it worries me a bit. As long as she can’t get out though I won’t be bothered by it. Also when putting it together one of the hinges was put on wrong (I added a picture) and I had to unscrew it and fix it myself bc at that point it was already almost put together and I was not ab to return and wait for another lol cage lol. If it holds up well I might buy the niteangel bigger world for my other hamster gus. So far 10/10
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Jennifer
> 3 dayI adopted a Syrian Hamster a little over three weeks ago. It has been years since I owned a hamster and science has evolved and standards have changed. I purchased the biggest cage they had which was a 430 sq. in. at the Pet store only realizing very quickly how small it truly was after speaking to the woman at the store. I knew I needed to get a bigger enclosure immediately. I came home and researched many enclosures and watched many review videos trying to figure out which enclosure to purchase. I decided to go with the Niteangel Vista Large with it arriving a week after I adopted her and just in time as she started frequently chewing on the bars of her small cage and she appeared to not be happy with her limited space. I have had the enclosure for about 2 weeks now. Overall, I am extremely happy with my choice and Harley seems to be very happy as well since she can now burrow and has more room to explore. Setup was easy, but an extra set of hands is helpful otherwise you are trying to juggle putting it together. I ran into an issue where the lid was getting Stuck when trying to close it. After investigation, I realized the little metal cylinders that are supposed to rest in the holes located on the side walls where the lid connects were missing. Please be mindful when opening up the packaging to not lose these as they are freely placed in the side wall holes and easily fall out if you dont know they are there. Niteangel should think about putting them in the plastic bag with the screws. I located one on the floor and the other fell out inside the packaging. I saw another review of a customer complaining about their lid getting stuck so I thought this was worth mentioning. Once I placed these in the holes and reattached the lid, I no longer have an issue with the lid getting stuck. Works smooth as butter now. The lid is heavy so you dont have to worry about your hamster pushing it open and squeezing out. The lid stays open on its own so you can use both hands when reaching into the enclsoure. The enclosure is lightweight but cumbersome to move due to its size and requires two people to move it after it is assembled. It appears to be sturdy while in place but I would not attempt to move it before breaking it down first for fear of bending the MDF board or it get racked out of alignment. As others have stated, I would recommend building the enclosure where you plan on setting it up as it is massive. You dont realize how big it truly is until after you have it set up. The quality of the MDF board seems to be somewhat sturdy and I love the plexiglass bottom to protect the floor of the enclosure. I would recommend an acrylic sandbox for pottying. Harley is solely using her sandbox for going to the bathroom which I think would save the urine smell from seeping into the MDF and keeping the enclosure smelling fresher. I would have liked to seen a hardwood option where I could seal the edges with aquarium sealant instead of tape. I dont feel comfortable using sealant on the MDF board as it would be permanent in the event I need to break down the enclosure should I ever need to move it. I installed the tape as best I could, but it seems to be more forgiving over the sealant for disassembly. I had to move the enclosure to the floor to install the tape as I had to practically climb inside the enclosure to get the tape affixed which was a pain. Unlike other reviews, I was fortunate as none of the silicone bands broke while installing them and they were very easy to install. I LOVE the slanted lid. It makes it much simpler to reach into the enclosure to clean and interact with her and she doesnt feel threatened since I am not coming in directly above her. Due to the size it and having the correct amount of substrate/tunneling system does make it more difficult to locate your hamster and you are forced to wait until he/she decides they are ready to wake up and come out to play for their daily interaction. The plexigass sides and front gives you a great view of your hamster to watch them as they explore their environment when they are awake. Cleaning is another chore in itself. It is not as simple as just dumping the substrate and wiping it out. As I mentioned, this enclosure is massive and heavy once you load it up and probably not as durable for moving to dump it out in one fell swoop. You will need to get a dust pan or a scoop in order to remove the substrate and then you can vaccuum any leftover pieces before disinfecting the inside of the enclosure. It is not terrible, just time consuming. If you have this on a table like I do, you will most likely need a step stool to reach into the very bottom of the enclosure. I placed my enclosure on a Lifetime Height Adjustable Craft Camping and Utility Folding Table that supports up to 200 lbs evenly distributed measuring 48 inches x 24 inches with a 2x4 Non Slip Rug Pad Gripper under it to keep it from sliding. I wanted to comment on that since I struggled finding something to place the enclosure on and the legs have Adjustable Height Settings (22-Inch, 24-Inch, 29-Inch and 36-Inch) which is nice to be able to set it to a height you desire. I wish someone would have provided that information in a review so I could save myself time finding a compatible table. Overall, The enclosure is big enough to support the hide box, tunneling system, 11 wheel, sandbox, platforms and other enrichment items to keep her entertained. The many configurations are endless. The cost of this enclosure I feel is a bit steep for the type of material being used. I truly feel this is a great investment for your Hamster compared to other options currently available in the US.
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Rhyan
> 3 dayIts absolutely huge! Its super nice and my hammie loves it :)
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Jenny Hedden
> 3 dayI switched my hamster from a detolf to this large size Niteangel and it’s amazing! I love the view of my hamsters home and I love the height of this cage it fits the perfect amount of bedding without worrying about my hamster escaping(that was the biggest problem with the detolf any opportunity she’d take to escape). The dimensions are perfect for placing things inside without it feeling too packed in. The package came with tools for assembly and even gloves to wear. The only downfall was I did not receive instructions but we were still able to easily assemble it. My hamster definitely enjoys herself more in this enclosure than in the detolf. I also recommend this enclosure over a 75 gallon tank it has more space!
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J. Hanlon
> 3 dayIt’s worth every penny. Well made, easy to put together. Take your time and read the instructions because, like with ikea stuff, sometimes you can fit pieces together multiple ways but there actually is a CORRECT order to follow that makes life easier. Hammy loves it! Great for deep bedding and burrowing.
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Nadine R.
> 3 daywas so happy to find a perfect hamster cage with the right square inches! i got the medium for my single female dwarf and she is living the life! assembly was pretty straight forward but you might need two sets of hands! what it’s made out of is perfect for cleaning as nothing soaks into it. ventilation seems to be perfectly fine!