Reddit reviews Savic Mickey X-Large Hamster Cage

Hamster Cages:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074FH47MQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W9hmDb1C7KY00

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QRPAR2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_faimDbC7GF5T7

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QRMBG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QdimDb93TEFMN

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DXWPG6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OgimDbSAX6MG2

These are all cages that are an appropriate size. You can also look up DIY bin cages or get a 30 gallon tank.

You really want to have 4-6 inches of bedding for burrowing purposes.

In the U.S., the best you can do is a Detolf-DIY cage.

Other options are:

• A 40 gallon breeder tank
  
  
• Clear storage bin with at least 450 square inches of floor space (ideally 650+)
  
  
• Prevue 528 or Lixit Hamster Heaven or Lixit Savic X-Large
  
  
• This awesome but super expensive tank (now on my wish list)
  
  You'll get the most inches per dollar with the Detolf, but for a Syrian you'll probably want to make some sort of DIY mesh lid. There are lots of super great examples on this sub.
  
  Anything you get will need to accommodate a wheel that is at least 10". The Silent Runner is a great wheel. You can also get an 11" Wodent Wheel off Amazon, and lots of people like Carolina Storm wheels (10" and available off Etsy).

It's about the size of the Savic Mickey 2 XL that I have for my Syrian. He is quite happy in it and has plenty of room for the wheel (he uses a 9" or 10", I tried several wheels and don't remember which I finally settled on. I just remember 8" was too small and 12" too large). And plenty of room to burrow. Just be sure to add plenty of bedding for digging. I use Carefresh paper bedding and fill the tray all the way up.

here's the link to the cage I got: https://www.amazon.com/Lixit-Animal-Care-Hamster-X-Large/dp/B003QRMBG0 It comes with a little wire platform, but I took it out to avoid bumblefoot related issues.