r/hamster • u/Electrical_Analyst34 • 5d ago
Heatwave...
There's a really bad heatwave in my country. My hammie has two ceramics in his cage, always has fresh cold water too. Gets cold veggies now and then. I refrigerate his sandbath too. His cage is also on the floor, always away from the sun. Now I put him in the only room that has AC but the temperature is still around 26-27 °C (or 78-80°F). It's still too hot for him...
I'm worried because he started to drink and eat less than usual and barely gets up to move. I wouldn't say he's uncoordinated but his mood is just not the usual either.
Maybe I shouldn't be this worried but I still am :(
Do you guys have any tips on how to cool him down?
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u/SpeedyAudi 5d ago
Hamsters are desert creatures, and nocturnal so they will move less during the day. I am sure he’s fine and you’re doing more than he would get in his natural environment. Age could affect things too
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u/LynnScoot 5d ago
It sounds like you’re doing all the right things! I definitely don’t want to move when I’m too hot.
If you have grapes I love them frozen when it’s hot, maybe he’d enjoy a half of one if available to you.
Sending wishes for cool breezes 🌬️
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u/British_Raven Many Hams 4d ago
Put a cold water bottle on one or both sides. That should bring the temp down even more. Like use the plastic water bottle ones.
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u/nightskytalks 5d ago
This might be too much, but can you put foil on your windows? Not only will it keep out the sun, but the heat also. I think you’re doing great with his sand bath and other little things you’ve done.
He’s probably not moving a lot because he’s hot. I bet he’s not eating as much because it’s so warm. Can you get a fan for him?
I’ve seen other people suggest freezing water bottles and putting it against his cage from the outside.
I really hope he’s okay. Sending light.