SuperPet CritterTrail Extreme Challenge Habitat, Excellent for Gerbils some hamsters.
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- SuperPet CritterTrail cages are for small pets like gerbils (which we keep), hamsters, mice and some rats. This video shows the parts and how to assemble them.
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Introducing two Siamese Gerbils that demonstrate the elaborate mechanism of the Extreme Challenge exercise wheel... just a new addition to our CritterTrail Collection... this cage is suited to hamsters, gerbils, mice, and other very small rodents. Diversity and varied configurations keep your pets keen and thinking... before giving a BIG pet and responsibility to your children, test them with small pets first.
See how we have connected this cage to our village:
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Pls dont take this as hate people but you can make a bigger and way cheaper cage for less than 30 pounds
I don't take that as hating, I'm glad that people can make better cages for less money :)
Camzy Yeah. I. Went to pets at home and they aid I could not buy a mouse. Because. I had to small of a cage. I had a. Tank. I don’t no it’s size but it was big.
Camzy u have allot of respect from me because of how u worded that thx i dont take it as hate
@@FrederickDunn that's good to hear that's it's just people start of with bad cages then they get better
My gerbils, Buffy and Willow, have their own critter trail village and they love it
+Kyoki The Damned That's great news! I just knew someone besides me had some happy pets out there! Thanks for posting :)
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Ariel Ansell they can chew the plastic! Also it’s too small for any animal.
Great instructions. Just got mine and it confused me a bit until I remembered your video. Now my little one has a new home. Thanks for the detailed build.
I am so glad it helped! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Tyriel 85 This cage is actually too small to house any species of hamster.. the minimum cage size for hamsters is 80cm x 50cm x 40cm, and the minimum cage size for gerbils is similar to a 40 gallon breeders tank. It’s cruel to house any small animal in this cage, as it doesn’t allow a deep enough layer of bedding for burrowing, and it also doesn’t give the hamster enough room to express natural behaviours. If you’re in the UK, I would recommend ordering the alaska from zooplus for £31.99, or £29.99. It meets the minimum and will give your hamster a large enough space to play in.
@@hazeldawnray584 for my Fancy mouse...he burrows just fine. I put bedding in the top compartment and that's his goto sleep spot. Yes I agree for a hamster or gerbil this would not be a good tank but I never stated what the tank was for. He is a undersized albino fancy mouse...so plenty of room for him to wander and such. Thanks for the reply and I hope it helps someone.
Tyriel 85 Ahh, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have assumed.. I apologise about that!😬
@@hazeldawnray584 it's no problem. I hope you have a wonderful day! :)
Thanks your video helped me a lot it was kind of hard for me to understand the instructions that come with it
Hi Patricia, I'm so glad... nice to see a comment like yours.
Please please do not use this cage they are the worst cages I have ever seen no animal should have to Live in here !
I've been trying to figure out this cage for awhile but what is the yellow screw cap for in the corner by the wheel?? What is that cavity for
Hi Rebekah, that yellow cap is just to close up the extra hole. There are accessories that can be installed there. Serves as a place holder only.
How do you clean the hamsters wheel because im having a hard time to figure it out
I am sorry, I am not trying to judge but that cage is too small. I found a bin cage for 10 dollars that is 660 square inches. Great video and content and very relaxing music.
HI Olivia, click on the link to see it in a village. We did testing on bin cages also by providing connecting tunnels to them and the gerbils elected to spend almost all of their time in the smaller units so we no longer offer them the bin cages. I know they are a favorite for people as they are also very inexpensive. Thanks for your kindness :)
@ColeTheKillerCat :/ Thanks, I'll keep my videos up. I never suggest that a single small cage is enough for small pets. I'll leave those decisions to individual consumers as I really don't dictate practices to others. Your comment may aid in continuing the message that most single habitats are not enough as a stand-alone unit. Thanks for stopping in.
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Looks like they changed the design a bit since the 2000s, Or whenever. The door is different.
Love it! ❤️🐹
What did you do to make the wheel spin fast? My hamster can't push it because it's really stiff, I did it the way it shows to do as well.
+bear rawr I just add olive oil to the contact points/axle... :)
***** thanks :)
I wouldnt say this cage is excellent for gerbils unless it is a part of a bigger cage (as in your case). On its own it is fpr sure too small for gerbils. Great video though :) regards
Thanks... I agree with you... this unit is part of a four cage system here... they use each habitat for special purposes and it would certainly be very confining to have just ONE habitat. Our gerbils are thriving and use this extreme habitat for exercise and fun... the "petting center" is filled with food that they brought in from another cage.
Frederick Dunn That sounds great :) I also do have this cage but unfortunately only one from the set so cant join it with anything else so I only put them there for some play time :) I really meant only the 'excellent for gerbils' bit in your title, as it can be misunderstood by someone looking for reviews about this cage (and wating it for gerbils). Other than that it is quite a good cage for a hamster for example, or for gerbils as a part of a bigger cage :) best regards to you and for your gerbils :) I love those creatures :))
***** wow... our gerbils haven't dig through anything "yet" but they do a considerable amount of scratching... I agree that the bottoms could be deeper to allow them to feel they have achieved some level of darkness... but they have packed bedding into one of the petting zones which is on top and prefer to sleep there... it's all very interesting...
Frederick Dunn i agree with above, gerbils could do with around a foot of deep bedding to dig tunnels. that's the kind of challenge that they love!
lovely well made video though.
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Meu Deus quanta tranquilidade e qualidade em um único vídeo e que ambiente para roedores mais divertido 😌☺❤
You can check out my review of the Kaytee Crittertrail Starter Kit here:
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It's a really good cage!
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This is good for gerbils and dwarf hamsters
I know some people think that some crittertrail cages are way too small, and so do I, but sometimes other cages, other than bin cages, can be really expensive. I have six hamsters, in large cages, and I know that they need a lot of things.
Thank you for sharing and yes, these are small as a single cage and also I agree that they can run into some $$$. Lots of options and definitely connect several together in order to offer habitat selection by your pets.
Then don't get a hamster...
idk if anyone will see this, but would this cage be good for two small female mice? i would be taking out the slide and other attachments and just leaving the yellow tube with the green hideaway box.
Yes, just fine for mice :)
No
NOT GOOD AT ALLLLLLL
NO
Where are the chew sticks and small toys at the bottom of the enclosure? What about a small igloo, hut, or house for them to sleep in?
They have all of that in the Habitrail Village and the Critter Trail Village... this is a single cage demonstration.
Why was there a cockerel and hens in your video? They can`t use the rodent-cage.
He can't use the cage, but he's my friend ("> I promised him a cameo appearance...
What can i do, if the wheel is broken? Where the parts are solded?
"If you discover any parts are missing, or need Kaytee replacement parts, please contact the tech/warranty department at 1-888-255-4527, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CST)."
would this cage be good for a dwarf hamster?
Habitrail makes some very nice dwarf hamster habitats, this would probably be OK, but they may not be heavy enough to roll the wheel...
I love seeing that baby on the wheel
Is this cage good for dwarf hamsters?
Yes, if you connect it to other habitats.
thats what i was thinking to do
NO
what do bird's have to do with a mouse and a mouse cag
+Erick Peralta Environmental video flavor.. showing what's going on in winter and how you can spend some time :)
I love how you show every detail about the cage, Thank You. (also I am get this cage too and another one 😀).
Thank you Brianna! I'm so glad you found it helpful!
they can get it if they want its there money they can do whatever they want
if they like that cage they can get it i got two crittertrail cages i attached them.
your comment wont change my option
i have 2 dwarf hamsters and i have them in a critter cage they seem totally fine they run around eat go on there wheel sooo...
okay okay im getting them a new cage but i need help
Even though I'm from the hood I always had a soft spot for gerbils.. Weird
yooo same 😂
I feel you dude I'm a straight vato from the hood and my ass has a hamster livin in like three cages connected together
This is the most horrendous thing I’ve had to set up parts hardly fit, too much work for a small cage
I'm sorry it's been frustrating, maybe the one you received has alignment issues?
2:31 a random chicken 🐔 😂
Random chickens are the best kind
Rooster?
@@FrederickDunn and why is there a random rooster in the video
Is this cage great on its own for a dwarf hamster?
Not as a stand alone, I recommend connecting several cages together.
@@FrederickDunn Or just one big cage.
This cage is very cool looking! I love the wheel idea. When it comes to hamster cages I love seeing them cause they are all so unique and interesting because of all the tubes and stuff :)
I had two gerbils well still have one my gerbil (Bucky) lived for six years in they same critter trail I think u like it bc u could explore and stuff but I can't talk to them and my new gerbil (bumper) is living in a little bigger one bc I know they like to explore so he I think loves it and he's doing really good and runs around a lot and that makes me happy but idk why so many hamster people hate these cages for bigger hamster I would say there a little too small but for gerbils if totally good and I'm glad I found someone who agrees so thank you
Hi Tessa, this cage is just a small part of a much larger setup. Thank you for watching and commenting, I'm glad your gerbils did so well :)
Does it come with the water bottle?
Yes, absolutely :)
Brie Grange it does but I recommend getting another one because I had problems with it leaking everywhere
Does this work with a mouse?
Young mice will be too light to rotate the mechanism, but adult mice will be fine.
Is the critter trail brand good for Syrian hamsters or golden hamsters? (Forgot what mine was, I think Syrian)
Wolfie girl AJ Hi Wolfie Girl... I have to say that based on the feedback from almost ALL Hamster Owners... Critter Trail habitats are way down the list for suitable habitats for hamsters. I recommend viewing some of the Hamster expert videos to see what they say works best. I use them for gerbils and they are great for that species.
Thank you so much
Wolfie girl AJ You are VERY welcome :)
Good Answer... thanks for helping to send her in the right direction :)
Its not good unless you connect a lot of the cages together
Would this be an okay size for two female fancy mice?
Definitely great for mice, so I say YES!
No, way to small, a 20 gallon tank is the minimum size
Where did you buy the cage
+Stefano Pilato Walmart
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This is so cute♥️
we think so :) thanks for commenting.
Can dwarfs climb up the tubes
no, they just slide back down
Este video me ayudó a saber cómo quitar una pieza que no entendía de la nueva casita de mi hamster ❤🌹 mil gracias.
What's the name lf the song?
It's a custom track from SmartSound.
Ima gonna get a hamster ima get this cage!
You're going to love it, consider attaching it to other cages so your hamster can enjoy roaming around :)
FuZsiE_ChErRy DONT! HAMSTERS NEED ROOM
Imma say that cage would be very good for dwarf robo maybe put two in there put the same of everything in there so they don’t fight same gender your welcome if it helped
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Gerbils like to dig and there just is not anywhere to dig in a critertrail and it's not like there natarual environment but still it is big but you should not just use one by itself of course you have a load joind together
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Frederick Dunn ok that's good
Thanks Pet Lover, we are always expanding :)
How big is the wheel
It's large enough for a dwarf hamster, gerbil or mouse... nothing larger than those... many people complain that their hamsters are too fat, or get their feet caught... I haven't noticed any problems with gerbils.
thank you
xx pinkXx you are very welcome :)
I have two dwarf hamsters in this cage; how do I get the wheel to spin? They've been trying but they can't get it to move
First make sure that the wheel is not dragging on bedding and isn't rubbing on the cage wires, then lubricate the axle with olive oil :) Test it by spinning with your fingers until you figure out why it's getting friction...
I don’t know if this is too late but when I had this cage, I could never get the wheel to spin. This cage is too small for them anyway so I would just get a bin cage and use this one as an add on.
I don’t know if it hast to do with being a kid but the music is a little off
my hamsters seem to like it even though I plan to add accessories
That's great Alisha, thanks and I hope they do very well :)
this is os hart bracking i have everey thing but my dad and mom sed on so i gave up~;r
+Veronica Cornejo I'm not sure what you are saying here? What is it you are trying to get? Being that you "have everything"... and fyi, never ever give up, parents can be won over if you are consistent and respectful :)
Here's a funny story.. My mom would always constantly say "NO! No hamsters or gerbils or any other small animal blah blah cause they smell so much!" Had to deal with that for 2 years. I finally got the idea one day to lure my mom to petsmart by telling her I need some filter pads for my 5 gal. tank, and she said ok. I was looking at the hamsters and told her "come here mom" She did come and started looking. She said "they look cute, especially the mice, but we can't have one." There was a info tab on carefresh bedding and how they absorb the smell then told her about it. She finally said "Finneee.. You can have one male mice." She finally gave in! I've been researching for around 3 days now, think i'm ready so im getting him today.
LaunchDUB good for you! :)
I have this cage.
This isn’t the only cage right? Animals like gerbils and hamsters and mice need large areas of unbroken floor space that this does not have, also the tubes are extremely dangerous for larger hamsters like Syrians.
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There's no bedding in the petting zone.
dayway05 They stuffed it FULL with bedding on their own... it's their favorite sleeping spot.
Wait, that's a petting zone? Lol, the hamster at my school will run down and to the front door to nibble your fingers when you open the cage. He doesn't like it when we visit his "petting zone" because that's his "sleep zone."
Is this recommended for a Syrian hamster? I am getting one, but rescued.
All I can say is that most hamster owners don't like these cages...
Way to small.
LobyGuy I think that's the most common answer for Hamsters... thanks!
They're too small for hamsters, gerbils love these cages though!
Yxrkie I would not recommend for a Syrian as the wheel is too small and can hurt their back and the tubes are so small that they can get stuck and hurt themselves or suffocate. I am not trying to hate or anything but I think most hamster owners don't like crittertrail because the cage itself and everything in the cage is too small. (Just my opinion)😊
Would 3 gerbils fit
They would in theory, but it would be far better to connect several cages together.
Thank you!!!
Landra Elsenheimer You're welcome Landra, enjoy your pets :)
TheWalkingGem I'm sure it'll house 2 just fine if I get more than one
Landra Elsh
The SuperPet Critter Trial cage is NOT suitable for any gerbils, or hamsters. Gerbils will chew right through the cheap plastic material, and on top of that, gerbils need a tank or glass enclosure. Since gerbils spend most of their life burrowing in bedding, meaning you want to fill a tank up all the way up, I recommend 40-gallon breeder tanks with a cage topper. By using the cage topper, you can add a wooden wheel (since gerbils can chew threw VERY thick plastic including their wheels) and the food dish. As for hamsters this cage is obviously way too small, not even meeting the US bare minimum of floorspace, 450sq inches. Meaning this cage is absolute garbage (expensive garbage at that). For hamsters I recommend bin cages, and tanks. A 200qt bin from Home Depot only costs 30$ and its well over the bare minimum, coming in around 670sq inches. And all you have to do is diy some ventilation on the lid with zip ties and metal mesh. Which means a 200qt bin cage is basically the same size as a 50-gallon tank for over half the price. By getting a suitable cage you can actually provide your hamster or gerbil with its proper enrichment and basic necessities. Which the needs of gerbils and hamsters are very different as well. I recommend watching Victoria Raechel, or Munchies Place, both of which are great pet care channels on TH-cam. Please do your research (thorough research) over any animal before even thinking of adopting it.
Well, they didn't chew out, so maybe these aren't like yours :)
@@FrederickDunn true some gerbils might not chew out, however it’s likely that they will over time. All I’m saying is that the cage itself is too small for gerbils. Even the base is too shallow for an proper amount of bedding to make proper burrows. Besides this gerbils have been shown to be able to chew through PVC pipes, which is some of the thickest plastic out there. Not trying to offend anyone by my comment, but I’m simply trying to explain why I believe marketing or promoting Kaytee critter trails for any small animal is wrong. (Except maybe their newer super habitat blue cage which is a decent size and great for dwarf hamsters)
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This cage is way to small try the super habitat
Hi Lexi, yes, too small as a stand alone, check out the village that it is a part of. Thank you for caring :)
please im just here to educate this cage is WAYYYYYYYYY to small for anything but an ant please fredrick dunn you are pretty much telling people to go get his cage when it is too small
Hi Kristin, thanks, I don't tell anyone what to get, but I do answer questions about what they look lke and how they go together. This cage is part of a village. We've done lots of testing with vilages and bins, connecting them with tubes. In this case there are Gerbils, we also did it with Robo-Hamsters and found them showing a distinct preference for smaller habitats when all is connected. Bins were ignored by the small hamsters and gerbils and 90% of nesting, sleeping, and eating (food storage) took place in the small pods of Habitrail units. So, if we're trusting the small mammals to show us what they prefer, it's clear that large bins are not chosen first. We use observation and small mammal biology as our guides. I get it, people have been told to use 400 sq inches minimum. That's actually been a stresser for small mammals that instinctively need to be near a small hiding place for their emotional health. Open spaces are where predators have the opportunity to nab them. I hope that makes sense? But test it yourself. Set up a large bin with lots of litter/bedding. Connect that to smaller Habitrail or Crittertrail environments and see where they end up. You may be surprised. I wish you all the best.
(Im not a fan of chickens)
That's clear.
I have that cage for my hamster she likes to sleep in the green wheel
+jbrlover1 Oh, thank you for sharing! Some hamsters would rather sleep than exercise I guess :)
That cage is a VERY VERY VERY bad cage for hamsters, it's WAY too small, all critter trail cages r, make a bin cage instead
no its not it the ok sis 4 dwarf hamsters not Syrian hamsters google it
James the Slytherin no critter trail cage is good, u do realize that hamsters like running more than climbing and dwarf hamsters r the most energetic hamsters, maybe do some research like I did, not just google it
James the Slytherin It’s not an okay cage, and dwarf hamsters need the same amount of space as Syrians do.
This isn't big enough for and animal plus gerbils will chew out in minute
They haven't chewed out in years, so, I don't know what to tell you there. Thanks Francesca, this is part of a village.
These cages are not suitable for any pet. It is under the bare minimum please watch Victoria Raechel learn some things about hamsters
Thank you so much for sharing Kadie. We have done a lot ot testing and observations. This prticular cage is part of a village. We also connected several small cages to large bin cages that so many people keep them in. The gergils in this case, elected to use the smaller cages and only passed through the bins. We went with what they showed us that they prefer. You can do the tests and observations yourself and see what your pets show that they prefer. With the robo hamsters, we also have a habitrail village, we connected that to large bins and the robo hamsters demonstrated zero interest in the bins and elected to live, sleep and eat in the smaller Habitrail habitats. Completely repeatable. Try it yourself and learn what your pets choose. Thank you for the invitation to "learn some things about hamsters" we are in a constant state of learning, are you?
@@FrederickDunn Yes I am, but even with the hamsters choosing to use a little cage shouldnt happen. regardless you should keep them in the bin cage, and give them their proper needs.
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This is to small for them
HI Ria, did you click on the link to see how it's being used? Thanks for watching, it's part of a huge system.
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No hate but this cage is not good hamsters and gerbils because are plastic chewers
And yet they go years without chewing out of the habitat. I think it's important to give them lots of chewing options other than their cage components.
Prison.:( cruelty
Thanks for sharing your dim view. These remain excellent as part of a Critter Trail Village, if they were indeed "cruel" I would not use them ever.
@@FrederickDunn they are … it’s common knowledge. It’s way too small. Way too small. The fact that it says “for hamsters” don’t mean they actually are
Oh no, this cage should NOT be used for any rodent, not even hamsters, the poor things that live in here....
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. :)
This cage would be good for extremely small hamster but is too small for anything else
or mice? ==
Rosa Kytölä Ohhh great advise Rosa! Definitely not a good stand-alone-system.
Legion Titan not true the smaller the hamster the bigger the cage cuz they need more space to burn energy
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Why do you NEED to add the chickens?!!! Sorry... I should not lose my temper.😤
True, you should not lose your temper over a few chickens.
There is a much cheaper option for hamsters and its bigger.
These days there are truly hundreds of options, that's true.
That is to small for a hamster you can make a bin cage for 30dollars
This is actually part of a large system. We connected bin cages to these smaller units and the gerbils preferred the smaller cages and spent very little time in the bin. Other small animals may show a preference for bins, but mine basically ignored the bin when attached to smaller units. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
This cage is not excellent hamsters ant gerbils need a lot more floor space and cages this small will cause them stress
Thank you for sharing Flow :)
Not excellent I hate it 😒😭😔😡
Try not to "hate' it's Christmas time and click the link to see it in the complete village. There are many other options available, from bins to fish tanks. Don't poison your system with hatred.. not worth it.
Frederick Dunn this cage is bad I have 20 hamsters and you think I want to see these cute creatures suffer in these tiny cage these cages are good for travel I’m sorry but I cannot stand these cages I go crazy when I see these cages
this is not good for gerbils!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the topic. :)
im sorry but this cage SUCKS.. way too small
Please don't be sorry. It's part of an entire village. I agree, it shouldn't be used as a standalone system.