{"product_id":"silent-hamster-exercise-wheel-flying-saucer-running-disc-for-hamsters-gerbils-and-mice","title":"Silent Hamster Exercise Wheel - Flying Saucer Running Disc for Hamsters, Gerbils and Mice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic upright hamster wheel has two problems: it squeaks all night, and it forces a small animal to run with an arched back. This \u003cstrong\u003esilent hamster exercise wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e solves both. It is a flying-saucer design — a tilted disc that spins flat on the cage floor rather than standing upright — so your hamster runs on a natural, level curve instead of bending its spine. And it is built to run quietly, which matters a great deal when the cage is in a bedroom and your hamster does its best work at two in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet enough to leave in a bedroom overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat saucer shape lets a small rodent run without arching its back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo side struts or bars for tails and feet to catch in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing to mount — it sits on the cage floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic plastic that wipes clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives a caged animal a real outlet for a nightly running instinct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer states the wheel operates with minimal noise, for a peaceful environment for pets and owners alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlying-saucer design.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spinning disc rather than an upright wheel — open on top, with no frame around the running surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Described by the manufacturer as robustly built for long-lasting use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe material.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer states the wheel is made from non-toxic materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for small rodents.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer names hamsters and mice; gerbils and other similar small rodents suit the same design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree-standing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sits on the floor of the cage — no clamps, screws or cage-bar fittings needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic, stated by the manufacturer to be non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink — this is the only colourway available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e flying-saucer running disc, free-standing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hamsters, gerbils, mice and similar small rodents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered:\u003c\/strong\u003e no — no battery, no motor, no electrical parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter, height and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003enot published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/em\u003e No measurements appear anywhere in this listing, so please judge the scale from the product photographs rather than from a figure we would be guessing at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × flying-saucer exercise wheel, Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cage, bedding and accessories shown in product photographs are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the size against your cage before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer publishes no diameter, and a saucer wheel needs clear floor space around it to spin. If your cage is small or crowded, measure the free floor area and compare it against the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for every species.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is sized and shaped for small rodents. It is not suitable for rats, chinchillas, guinea pigs or rabbits, and a guinea pig or rabbit should never be given a running wheel of any kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduce it gradually.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some hamsters take to a saucer immediately; others need a night or two. Place it where the animal already runs and leave it alone rather than putting the hamster on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch long-tailed animals at first.\u003c\/strong\u003e A saucer has no cage around the running surface, which is one of its advantages, but it does mean an animal can step off the edge. Supervise the first sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it level.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it on flat bedding, not on top of a nest or a pile of shavings, so the disc spins freely and does not wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with warm water and a mild pet-safe cleaner, rinse, and dry fully before returning it to the cage. Do not put it in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer publishes no diameter, height or weight for this wheel, and we would rather say that plainly than print a number we cannot stand behind. Use the photographs to judge scale, and message us before ordering if you need a specific measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really silent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer describes it as operating with minimal noise. Saucer wheels are generally quieter than upright wheels because there is no axle housing under load and no side frame to rattle — but no moving part is completely silent, and a wheel on a plastic cage base will always transmit some sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a saucer better than an upright wheel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn upright wheel that is too small makes a hamster run with a curved spine. A saucer is flat and open, so the animal runs on a gentle level curve instead. It also has no cross-bars or side rungs, which removes the places a tail or a foot can get caught.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need to be attached to the cage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It stands on the cage floor. That does mean it needs clear space around it, so plan where it will sit before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colours are there?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink only. The manufacturer's other colourways were not available in usable quantity, so we have listed just the one rather than sell you a colour that would go out of stock immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for a parrot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The manufacturer's own text mentions parrots, but a floor-standing running disc for rodents is not bird equipment and we would not recommend it as such.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zippygiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52898304262456,"sku":"1005009831365947-Pink","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/9816\/2744\/files\/S5a51fedeeedd47e6857e7b2af7c27ad7z_76b659fc-ce3a-4386-95ea-76db4808a8ae.webp?v=1788361698","url":"https:\/\/zippygiz.com\/products\/silent-hamster-exercise-wheel-flying-saucer-running-disc-for-hamsters-gerbils-and-mice","provider":"Zippygiz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}