The first thing you need to know is the types of cages available. Well, there are plenty to choose from, with there being almost as many cage types as there are types of pet to put in them.

Hamster cages and gerbil cages are probably the ones most readily associated with small mammal care, but even within this realm there are plenty of options to choose from. You can get simple hamster or gerbil cages that are just one level, or you can get different types of hamster cages that have several floors connected by tubes. A lot of hamster cages give you the option of adding to them as you go along, making it bigger and better with every new purchase.

Then you can have types of rabbit hutches and guinea pig cages. In many cases these two types can be incredibly similar, and you can get options for both inside the home and outside. Rabbit hutches for inside the home are usually made out of wire or cage material, but if you’re looking to keep your pets outside the home then wood is the material of choice. The same applies with guinea pig cages, but in both options you’ll be able to find variations according to size and preference.

Rat cages are another common choice. Don’t be fooled into thinking that you can use hamster or gerbil cages to keep rats in – these will usually be far too small, and rat cages need to be specifically designed for rats. You’ll often find rat cages made out of wire material, giving them the chance to climb up the sides or onto other levels.

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The first thing you need to know is the types of cages available. Well, there are plenty to choose from, with there being almost as many cage types as there are types of pet to put in them.

Hamster cages and gerbil cages are probably the ones most readily associated with small mammal care, but even within this realm there are plenty of options to choose from. You can get simple hamster or gerbil cages that are just one level, or you can get different types of hamster cages that have several floors connected by tubes. A lot of hamster cages give you the option of adding to them as you go along, making it bigger and better with every new purchase.

Then you can have types of rabbit hutches and guinea pig cages. In many cases these two types can be incredibly similar, and you can get options for both inside the home and outside. Rabbit hutches for inside the home are usually made out of wire or cage material, but if you’re looking to keep your pets outside the home then wood is the material of choice. The same applies with guinea pig cages, but in both options you’ll be able to find variations according to size and preference.

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the distribution pattern, species diversity and community structure of fleas on small mammals in the surrounding area of Erhai Lake, and the relationship between fleas and their hosts. METHODS: Different geographical areas surrounding the Erhai Lake in Yunnan were selected as investigated spots. Small mammals were captured with baited cages. The cage-traps were examined and re-baited each morning. All fleas on the hosts were collected and identified. The richness (S), evenness (J'), diversity index (H'), dominance index (C'), total ectoparasite infestation rate (Rpt), total ectoparasite infestation index (Ipt), and constituent ratio (Cr) were used to measure the community structure. RESULTS: Altogether, 3,303 small mammals and 3,243 fleas were collected. From the 21 species of small mammal hosts, 13 species of fleas were identified. In southern area of the Lake, the species richness (21 species of small mammals & 12 species of fleas) was highest among the three selected areas. Seventeen species of small mammals and 8 species of fleas were found in eastern area, and only 13 species of small mammals and 7 species of fleas found in the west. This implied the probable influences of ecological environments on the fleas and their corresponding hosts. The community structure of fleas on small mammals was complex. The species diversity, species composition, community structure and distribution pattern of fleas were simultaneously influenced by the hosts' body surface microenvironment and the macroenvironment (habitat). CONCLUSION: The fleas are commonly distributed in small mammals in the areas and their communities are related to host species and the habitats.Then you can have types of rabbit hutches and guinea pig cages. In many cases these two types can be incredibly similar, and you can get options for both inside the home and outside. Rabbit hutches for inside the home are usually made out of wire or cage material, but if you’re looking to keep your pets outside the home then wood is the material of choice. The same applies with guinea pig cages, but in both options you’ll be able to find variations according to size and preference.

Rat cages are another common choice. Don’t be fooled into thinking that you can use hamster or gerbil cages to keep rats in – these will usually be far too small, and rat cages need to be specifically designed for rats. You’ll often find rat cages made out of wire material, giving them the chance to climb up the sides or onto other levels.