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For your larger-than-life pets who need room to roam, Kaytee's Clear Giant Run-About Exercise Ball is the perfect solution! These colorful and oversized balls give your furry friends the freedom to explore their world from the safety of their own ball.
- - Provides a healthy source of exercise for pet rats, chinchillas, and other small animals
- - Fits perfectly onto Kaytee Hamtrac for even more secure and controlled exercise
- - Doubles as a temporary holding area while you clean your pet's home
- - Made with clear plastic so you can keep an eye on your pet while they play
- - Encourages interactive fun for both pet and owner
- - Comes in a bright array of colors to match any pet's personality!
Specifications
| SKU | 1005871 |
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| Primary Brand | Kaytee |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Flooring Information
| Finish | Plastic |
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Additional Features
| Primary Color | Transparent |
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| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Perfect for my Hedghog she mastered it right off a
6 years ago
I bought this a week ago and Miss Daisy loves it. Perfect size for the Hedgehog ...
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DO NOT USE FOR GUINEA PIGS
em2783
5 years ago
IT HURTS THEIR BACKS!!! DO NOT USE BALLS FOR GUINEA PIGS!!! DO RESEARCH ON YOUR...
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Excellent service
Kristin U
9 months ago
Very communicative about the delivery and time of delivery!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Jilldean
1 year ago
I'm looking for a ball big enough for my cat to play IN
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Bad
Nelson57
1 year ago
I bought two of these for my rats and they have been able to get out of them which in return causes panic for my household. Lids DO NOT lock. They can easily be taken off.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Not for Chinchillas
JGMD
4 years ago
Can't speak for other small animals but this is not for chinchillas. They can overheat quickly with lack of sir and they hop so "running" in a ball hurts their back and joints. You can use a playpen or wheels that are 16 inch+ for exercise but skip this.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Syrian Hamster sized and they love them
Laceylulu54
4 years ago
This is the appropriate size ball for Syrian Hamsters. You have to do the notches carefully otherwise its very hard to get the tab in. I had to use a screwdriver to pry it apart and it got all scratched up lol, I put tape over it so they don't get bumble foot. I tape the lid shut just in case and always supervise when in use.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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not for guinea pigs
Guinea kitty
4 years ago
i had bought two of these thinking i could use them for my month old guinea pigs. but after a little research i found out that they are dangerous for a guinea pig to use. they would be great for a pet rat or some other small pet. wish the company would state on the box not for guinea pigs since so many people don't know this and they were once sold for them.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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DANGEROUS FOR CHINCHILLAS
MotherTo4Chins
4 years ago
These balls are death traps for chinchillas due to the massive amount of heat that builds up inside the ball. Chinchillas can break their legs and hands through the venting holes.
If you're currently using this, please limit the time to 10 minutes. Take the chin out and provide access to a Chin Chiller or some other way to cool off.
I'm not a verified purchase because I have had my chinchillas for 13 years and I know better (after research) since I made this mistake when my chins first got home.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Great ball
Lefever
4 years ago
Our hamster loves it! The ball Is sturdy and well made.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Is this big enough for a full-size female dumbbell rack?
What is the size diameter of? 11.5? I have 2 balls a smaller one & a big one. Not sure how to measure what size to get my Gerbils. The small one is hard for them to use so I tried to measure the larger one the circumfrence(around the sphere is 21.5).
- Hey there! The diameter of the 11.5"’ runabout ball is 11.5” the size IS the diameter on these.
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would this ball be good for two male rats?
- While it certainly is large enough for two male rats, it really depends on the rats. Mine didn't like it at all and pooped every time I tried so I repurposed it into another hide space. Free roam in a "safe" area is much better.
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Do you have exercise balls for ferrets too?what size?
- Actually, we don't recommend our Run-About balls for ferrets due to the curvature of their spines. An alternative for your ferret could be our Flex-E-Fun-Nel!
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Can i put this in the dishwasher?
- Hi there! We recommend hand washing the Run-About Ball.
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what type of plastic? or plastics?
- Its a clear hard plastic similar to the one used to make small animal carriers and hamster tunnels.
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Would this be good for a Syrian hamster? From research I’ve been doing, “ the bigger the better” and that goes for wheels too
- No animal should go in an "excersize" ball. Hamster62, if you are the "Hamster Whisperer", you should know that. Normally, the running that they are doing inside the ball is a fear reaction. Hamsters and mice like to sniff their surroundings, as they don't have very good eyesight but like to explore. Forcing them into a plastic bubble robs them of that. Plus, they cannot (or will have difficulty) hiding, which is something that they naturally need to do as prey animals. The best thing you can do for them is to get them a playpen or do supervised free roam time. My mice come when called, so I can let them out in an enclosed area and call them back when it's time to go back to their cage. You can voice-train your hamster by sitting in an enclosed room (bathrooms are preferred as they generally do not have a lot of clutter, but any tidy room will do). Bring treats. Call your hamster (most animals already at least somewhat know their names, so this isn't as hard as you think,) and produce the treat. Repeat until your hamster will come to you WITHOUT needing a reward (treat). Ta-da! Now you can let your hamster free roam whenever!
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how big of a ball would I need for my Syrian?
- Actually the smallest you could get them is 8” 5 is way too small!! The bigger the ball or wheel, the more the hamster will feel like it’s running which means no back issues!
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Does this size ball still work with the Hamtrac Exercise Loop?
- Yes,sizes are adjustable.
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