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Leaves?! I'm sure you've probably read more since this picture has been taken, but never ever bring anything unsterilized from outside and put it in the cage! You could be bringing in fleas, ticks - or eggs and larvae from either, mites, worms, disease, and bacteria and molds that do not need to be in a small area where it can build up.Originally Posted by Anne
So never bring anything in that can't be baked in your oven to sterilize it or better yet not at all since a rodent will chew on it.
You can find plenty of items to decorate and enrich their habitat. Paper towel and toilet paper tubes are always a huge hit.
As for life span, I had one hamster for 4 and a half years. He was an adult when I bought him. I have no idea how or why he lived so long. Maybe it was the occasional treats of chicken noodle soup.