There are two primary types of dwarf hamster cages.

Plastic Dwarf Hamster Cages

Plastic dwarf hamster cages have evolved into state of the art dwelling places for your pet hamster. The most popular name brand is ‘Habitrails’, and they are easily available online and in most pet stores. These plastic dwarf hamster cages and habitats come in many different shapes, sizes and features and you will have a wide variety to choose from. 

Plastic dwarf hamster cages can be as elaborate as you would like them to be. They typically have more than one floor and have numerous hideaways to provide comfort to your pet hamster. This may make the cage a little difficult to clean, but it will bring hours of enjoyment to your little friend on a daily basis.

Plastic dwarf hamster cages also have tubes and tunnels for your pet dwarf hamster to climb and enjoy himself. The vertical tubes need to be equipped with ladders or even a twig to help the hamster climb it with ease and facility. Most plastic dwarf hamster cages also come equipped with an exercise wheel, so that your pet hamster can get all the exercise he needs.

Wire, Metal Dwarf Hamster Cages

On the biggest advantages of wire dwarf hamster cages is that they are very well ventilated. If you live in a region that is very cold and prone to cold drafts, then wire dwarf hamster cages may not be the right option for you. It is very important for your dwarf hamster to feel warm and comfortable at all times and keeping it in a wire metal cage in a cold region may not have a positive effect on his health and well being. 

One other important aspect to remember is that dwarf hamsters are only between 2 to 4 inches in size, as discussed in the more detailed discussussion of dwarf hamsters. If the wires of the wire dwarf hamster cage are widely spaced, your pet hamster will find it very easy to escape. It could end up getting hurt or lost, given its diminutive size.

Even if you buy a wire dwarf hamster cage, it is important to ensure that the floor of the cage is made with a sheet of plastic. If the floor of the cage is left uncovered, your pet hamster will have a difficult time walking on the wires. Also, a plastic floor is easier to clean when compared to a wire mesh.