Rodent Igloo Clara for Mice, Rats & Small Guinea Pigs

Rodent Igloo Clara for Mice, Rats & Small Guinea Pigs

The Clara Rodent Igloo is a soft, cozy shelter and resting place with a warm sheepskin look. Your pet can crawl inside, retreat for a moment, or lie quietly in a sheltered spot within the enclosure. Thanks to its soft shape, the igloo feels comfortable and provides extra security for animals that enjoy lying on soft surfaces.

This igloo is available in two sizes. The small size is especially suitable for mice. The larger size is more suitable for dwarf rats, rats, and small guinea pigs. Thanks to the loop at the top, the igloo can also be hung up, which can be a fun extra use, especially for rats.

✔ Cozy soft igloo with a sheepskin look
✔ Available in 13 cm and 23 cm
✔ Nice as a shelter, resting place, or sleeping spot
✔ Can be placed on a surface or hung up
✔ Especially fun for mice, pygmy rats, rats, and small guinea pigs
✔ Combines beautifully with other soft Clara resting spots

What use is this igloo to your pet?

Many animals enjoy having a sheltered spot where they can retreat for a while. The Clara Igloo provides such a soft, enclosed resting place. Your animal can lie inside, crawl through it, or use the igloo as a permanent sleeping spot in a quiet corner of the enclosure.

For rats and pygmy rats, the igloo can also be used as a hanging spot. Rats often find soft hanging and resting places pleasant, especially when they have multiple levels, routes, and sleeping areas in an active cage. For small guinea pigs, the igloo is primarily a low, soft hiding place on the floor.

Why owners choose this

For pet owners, the Clara Igloo is an easy way to add comfort to the enclosure. You can place it down as a soft little house or hang it up as a hangout spot. This makes it flexible to use and allows you to make the enclosure just a little cozier without taking up much space.

At DRD, when it comes to soft textile products, we primarily consider animal behavior and size. This igloo is well-suited for animals that use textiles to lie in, crawl through, or sleep peacefully. For animals that like to destroy textiles or take them to the nest, we prefer sturdier materials such as wood, cork, ceramic, or cardboard.

Which size do you choose?

Choose the size based on your pet's body size and how you intend to use the igloo. The igloo must be spacious enough for easy entry and exit and for comfortable lying down.

For mice: small and sheltered

For mice, the small Clara Igloo can be a nice, soft hiding place. Mice love sheltered spots and enjoy using multiple small resting and hiding places in their enclosure. The igloo can become a quiet spot to sit out of sight for a while.

Combine the igloo with other hiding places such as wooden houses, cardboard tunnels, cork, and suitable nesting material. This gives your mouse a choice between soft, natural, and sturdy materials.

For dwarf rats and rats: place or hang

For dwarf rats and rats, the larger size is particularly interesting. You can place the igloo on the bottom or on a wide platform, or hang it using the loop at the top. This creates a cozy hangout spot in the cage.

Rats often enjoy soft spots where they can lie together or alone. When it comes to dwarf rats, however, pay attention to their actual body size: some dwarf rats are small and light, while others need more space. Therefore, choose the size and placement based on your animals.

For small guinea pigs: soft hiding place on the bottom

For small guinea pigs, the largest size can be suitable as a soft hiding place on the floor. Place the igloo low and stable so that your guinea pig can easily walk in and out. Preferably use it in a dry resting area and not in a toilet zone.

For larger guinea pigs, a more spacious house or larger tunnel is often more comfortable. Therefore, always check if your guinea pig fits comfortably in the igloo and has enough room to move around.

For which animals is the Clara Rodent Igloo suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a small, soft hiding place, sleeping place, or resting spot.
• Dwarf hamster: for dwarf hamsters, we usually prefer deep bedding, natural nesting material, and sturdy hiding places made of wood, cork, ceramic, or cardboard.
• Hamster: for hamsters, textiles usually make less sense, because they might mistake soft materials for nesting material. A sturdy house and natural nesting material are often a better fit.
• Gerbil: for gerbils, we prefer chew-resistant materials such as wood, cork, ceramic, cardboard, and deep bedding.
• Dwarf grate: suitable in the larger size as a soft resting place or hanging spot, depending on the actual body size.
• Rat: suitable as a soft igloo, sleeping place, or hangout in the cage.
• Guinea pig: suitable for small guinea pigs in the largest size, low to the bottom. For larger guinea pigs, a more spacious house is more comfortable.
• Rabbit: for rabbits, you prefer to choose a larger basket, tunnel, or spacious house.
• Chinchilla: for chinchillas, we prefer sturdy platforms, wooden hiding places, and gnawing material.
• Degu: for degus, we prefer sturdy hiding places, tunnels, and gnawing material that is better suited for active gnawing.

How do you use the Igloo Clara?

You can place the igloo on the floor, on a wide platform, or hang it from the loop. For mice and small guinea pigs, placing it on the ground makes the most sense. For rats and dwarf rats, hanging it can actually be fun, provided the igloo hangs stably and is easily accessible.

Textile inspection: how to keep the igloo pleasant to use

Textile remains most comfortable when your pet uses it to lie in or to sleep peacefully. Check occasionally to see if the igloo remains tidy, especially at the seams, edges, and the hanging loop.

Do you notice that your pet pulls a lot on the fabric or pulls off pieces? Then a sturdier alternative is often a better fit. Consider wooden houses, cork tunnels, ceramic houses, cardboard tunnels, or natural nesting materials.

Combine with other Clara items

The Clara Igloo pairs beautifully with other soft resting spots in the same style, such as a Clara tunnel, basket, hammock, hanging cube, or hanging tunnel. This way, you can create a quiet, soft corner for animals that like to lie comfortably.

For rats, for example, you can offer multiple soft spots: one igloo on a platform, a hammock higher up in the cage, and a tunnel on the bottom. This way, your animals can choose where they want to rest for themselves.

Cleaning and maintenance

The Clara Igloo is washable. Clean it gently according to the washing instructions on the product label and let it dry completely before placing it back in the enclosure.

Preferably use the igloo in a dry place. This way, it stays fresh and pleasant as a resting place for longer.

Material and specifications

• Dimensions: approx. 13 × 13 × 15 cm and 23 × 23 cm.
• Appearance: soft sheepskin look.
• Use: igloo, shelter, resting place, sleeping place, and hangout spot.
• Suitable for: mice, pygmy rats, rats, and small guinea pigs.
• Extra: equipped with a loop at the top for hanging.

Good to know

The Clara Igloo is a soft, comfortable spot. This makes it particularly nice for animals that enjoy lying on soft surfaces and gently using textiles. For animals that are prone to destruction or bring soft materials back to the nest, you would prefer to choose sturdier shelters.

Always check that the size fits your animal well. An igloo must be spacious enough for them to crawl in comfortably, turn around, and lie down peacefully.

Frequently asked questions about the Rodent Igloo Clara

Useful shopping links

• Houses for rodents
• Hammocks & soft resting places
• Mouse houses
• Rat hammocks
• Rat cushions & baskets
• Guinea pig houses & hiding places

The Clara Rodent Igloo is a great choice when you are looking for a soft, cozy resting place for mice, pygmy rats, rats, or small guinea pigs. You can place it down as a hiding place or hang it up as a soft hanging spot, giving your animal just a little more comfort and choice in their enclosure.