Hi, I'm the human behind Hamster Corner

Not a vet, not a brand, just a hamster owner who takes notes. This page explains who writes everything here, how I work, and where my limits are.

Written from the cage-side, not a desk

How this started

When I got my first hamster, I did what everyone does: I googled. Half the advice contradicted the other half, pet shop tips made things worse, and I ended up learning the hard way what actually keeps a hamster healthy and calm.

Hamster Corner is the notebook I wish I'd found back then. It's a one-person project. I keep hamsters, try the gear, make the mistakes, and write down what worked in plain English so you don't have to repeat my trial and error.

I don't have a veterinary degree or an animal science certificate, and I won't pretend otherwise. What I do have is day-to-day, hands-on experience with my own hamsters, and the patience to research properly before I publish anything.

What you'll find here

First-hand notes from caring for my own hamsters, day in, day out
Gear opinions based on things I've actually bought and used
Plain-English guides written for first-time owners
Honest "this wasn't worth it" verdicts, even for products with affiliate links
Updates when I learn I was wrong about something

What this blog is not

Not veterinary advice. If your hamster seems sick or hurt, please see an exotic vet
Not sponsored content. Brands don't pay for reviews or placements here
Not medical or breeding expertise. I stay in my lane: everyday care
Not the final word. When good sources disagree, I say so instead of picking a side quietly

How I work

Every guide goes through the same four steps

Live it first

Most topics start as a real problem in my own hamster room: a wheel that squeaks, a food that gets ignored, a cage that's harder to clean than promised.