@ chuck if you would like any hamster care advice I would be happy to help. But they are tricky. I have owned one who lived for 2 months and another who lived for 3 years. Its impossible to predict.

@Fiend. I think spiders are really neat but I think also that I feel a bit scared of them. I understand tarantulas can make great pets but it is not for me.

I know a few people who keep rats and they are intelligent and behave as great pets. I am considering getting a pet rat when Biscuits dies.