Niteangel Visible Hamster Digging Box for Syrian Dwarf Roborovski Campbell Hamsters Gerbils Mice Lemmings Degus or Other Small-Sized Pets

I’m so glad I finally found one of these and didn’t have to make my own. It was easy to assemble. It gives the option to use screws or glue but I used both. I added the cork mat to the lid instead of leaving the slick surface so it’s easier for her to get out. I love that it’s the perfect height so it’s level with the top of her other table tops. I will be ordering another one here soon.

When I got this product I thought it would be cute to give my hamster a little more something to burrow in. Took a couple of months for her to decide to make it her nesting place and to keep all her ‘findings’ in it. I have the Niteangel Vista cage and I put this box on the clear side so my kids can watch her burrow or sleep in it. I used 1 small bag of cork filling and layered cotton bedding on top. My hamster did the rest by filling it with whatever works for her.

I absolutely love this! I saw a lot of people in the reviews commenting about the glass not being clear please note there is a film on both sides it just has to get peeled off! :) I love being able to see my hamster dig and she has had no problems getting in and out of it.

Easy assembly, plenty big. We put a mix of cork and cocofiber inside and our Syrian digs it (literally). LOL

I have three hamsters, so buying a fancy dig box for each enclosure is too expensive. However, they have all enjoyed searching for food I sprinkle inside the box during their free roam time. I have curly shredded paper on top of a mixture of coconut fiber and fine textured aspen shavings from Niteangel. So, the food filters through the loose paper and they have to borrow to find it. The acrylic window lets me see them busy searching. Good enrichment for deeper digging they dont get from the shallow containers of coconut fiber and sand they have in their enclosures. They burrow in the bedding, but once the burrow is done, they seldom burrow again until deep cleaning occurs.

I was looking at building one of these myself as I need a better enclosed sandbath and wanted to experiment with their preference in bedding material. When I saw this I bought two of them without hesitation due to the Niteangel name. Initial impression when I unpacking left me impressed. Because it is Niteangel I am going to assume that the composite boards, glue, and tape are rodent safe. Even so I would of liked to see a solid wood. The color instruction booklet and included tools were nice. The instructions where mostly clear but left it unclear when to install the screws. While the instructions say to fit everything then flip it over to install the screw offsets and screws, the wood does not fit tight enough for this to happen. I found it is better to install each side panel, remembering to use the offset sticks before screwing each side panel together. The offsets are well done, but would of preferred if the screws were flush so the box could sit flat rather than be slightly raised. While the sides were labeled the front or back of the base would of been helpful, though not hard to identify. The stickers on the sides should be placed on the outside not the inside to make removal easier after final assembly. Assembly was easy. Holes were well aligned and properly drilled, though the screwdriver was a slightly different size then the screws. Otherwise tolerances and quality of construction was high. It would of been nice if the screws sat flush. The glue was of substandard quality. One of the tubes had become separated into a clear liquid and a hard white substance. Mixing inside of the tube was impossible. The second tube from the other box spurted and uneven application. Resorted to using my own wood glue to ensure a tight seal. I would not trust the enclosed glue and would use the included screws instead. Removing the protective cover from the acrylic was the hardest part due to the way it was cut. While the acrylic looks nice, to be gerbil safe for chewing and durability from scratches I will be replacing it with glass. The acrylic should not be chewable but the lid does not lock into place so there is always a chance of the edge becoming exposed.

Love this box! I have a long haired teddy that is obsessed with burrowing, except my cage is barred on the side so I can’t add enough bedding. This is where the box is perfect! Gives the little guy somewhere nice and dark to burrow and feel safe in. Also chew proof so he can’t ruin it within the first week of getting this like all his other things in his cage.

I thought the front would be clear. Good quality though.

This is 100% on me because no matter what I dont pay attention to dimensions when they really matter. I should have with this because its too big for our current cage. This thing is massive. I really like it and hope we can figure out how to make it work so we will keep it. But learn from my mistake and make sure you measure! We did put it in the cage and our hamster immediately went to a rough corner and started gnawing at it so Id imagine over time he would use this as a chew toy.

This dig box is a winner! My Syrian Duncan loves it and it’s cool to watch him sleep. I used non toxic glue to glue moss to the lid and it came out really cool. Added NiteAngel Cork Granules and put forage mix inside. This will be a staple for me going forward with enclosures :)