Rock Hiding Place 17 cm for Mice & Dwarf Hamsters

Trixie Rock Hiding Place 17 cm for mice and dwarf hamsters

The Trixie Rock Hideout 17 cm is a small, realistic resin hideout for mice and dwarf hamsters. Thanks to its steppe rock look, this little house fits beautifully into a natural interior or hamsterscaping for small animals.

The hiding place has a low shape, an open bottom, and a small entrance. This makes it easy to place on top of or lightly in the bedding. Your animal gets a sheltered spot to crawl under, sit out of sight for a moment, or walk through.

Pros of the Trixie Rock Hideout 17 cm

✔ Made of resin and easy to clean
✔ Small hiding place for mice and dwarf hamsters
✔ Open bottom for placement on or in the bedding
✔ Realistic steppe rock look
✔ Combines beautifully with hamsterscaping , moss , cork, and bedding

Why choose a small rock shelter?

Small rodents enjoy having multiple sheltered spots in their enclosure. A hiding place provides peace and freedom of choice: your animal can choose whether it wants to be visible, sit under a small house, or prefer to take a different route through the enclosure.

The Trixie Rock Hideout 17 cm is, due to its compact size, particularly suitable as an extra hiding place in a natural setup. For mice, the house can be part of a route with tunnels, platforms, and bedding. For dwarf hamsters, it is a low hiding place that fits nicely into a hamsterscape.

Because the house is made of resin, it is smoother and easier to clean than many wooden houses. This is handy when your pet likes to eat in or near the hiding place, hoards, or uses the spot intensively.

How do you use the Rock Shelter in the enclosure?

• Place the shelter low and stable on, or lightly in, the bedding.
• Ensure that the small opening remains easily accessible.
• Optionally finish the edges with ground cover, moss, or cork.
• Use the hiding place as a resting place, passageway, or sheltered corner.
• Check for sharp edges or wear before use and regularly thereafter.

For dwarf hamsters, placing it low is most comfortable. These animals live primarily on and in the ground and are not true climbers. Therefore, do not use this hiding place as a high climbing object or as a platform from which your animal could fall from a great height.

For which animals is this shelter suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a small hiding place, passageway, and part of a natural setting. Mice can also move over the hiding place when it is stable.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a low hiding place in a hamsterscape. Do check if your dwarf hamster fits comfortably through the opening.

For Syrian hamsters, gerbils, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus, this hideout is too small as a suitable shelter or sleeping place. For these animals, it is better to choose a larger house that matches their size and movement patterns.

Hamsterscape with a rock look

The steppe rock look makes this house fun for hamsterscaping for dwarf hamsters. You can incorporate the rock among bedding, sand, moss, cork, and tunnels. This creates a natural transition between different zones in the enclosure.

• Use the rock as a small hiding place between the ground cover and moss.
• Combine with cork or tunnels for more route options.
• Finish the edges with ground cover for a natural transition.
• Always place the rock stably and low.

Do you want a house for a larger hamster or a more spacious hiding place? Then you should choose a larger hamster house or a larger rock hiding place.

Material and dimensions

• Dimensions: approx. 17 × 10 × 7 cm
• Opening: approx. 7.5 × 3.5 cm
• Material: synthetic resin
• Open bottom: yes
• Use: small shelter, passageway, resting place and landscaping element
• Suitable for: mice and dwarf hamsters
• Important: check for sharp edges and sand them smooth if necessary
• Safety advice: only offer under supervision and check regularly for wear

Cleaning and maintenance

• Regularly lift the shelter to check under and around the little house.
• Remove bedding, leftover food, or nesting material when necessary.
• Wipe down the hiding place with a damp cloth.
• Let the shelter dry thoroughly before putting it back.
• Check regularly for sharp edges, damage, or wear.

Resin is practically easy to clean. Preferably, do not place the shelter directly under a water bottle or in a wet spot, so that the surroundings remain dry and fresh.

Good to know

• Suitable for mice and dwarf hamsters.
• For dwarf hamsters, check if the opening is wide enough.
• Not suitable for Syrian hamsters or larger rodents.
• Place the shelter low and stable.
• Do not use the shelter as a high platform.
• Check for sharp edges before use and sand smooth if necessary.
• Check regularly for wear or damage.

Frequently asked questions about the Trixie Rock Hideout 17 cm

Is the Trixie Rock Hiding Place 17 cm suitable for dwarf hamsters?

Yes, this hiding place is suitable for dwarf hamsters. Do check, however, whether your dwarf hamster fits comfortably through the opening of approx. 7.5 × 3.5 cm.

Is this rock hideout suitable for mice?

Yes, mice can use this hiding place as a small sheltered spot, passageway, or part of a natural setup.

Is this hiding place suitable for Syrian hamsters?

No, this hiding place is too small for Syrian hamsters. The opening and interior space are intended for smaller animals such as mice and dwarf hamsters.

Does this shelter have an open bottom?

Yes, this hideout has an open bottom. This allows you to place it directly on or slightly embedded in the bedding, so the substrate remains part of the hideout.

Is synthetic resin easy to clean?

Yes, resin is easy to clean. Wipe the hiding place with a damp cloth and let it dry thoroughly before putting it back.

Can my pet climb on it?

Small animals can walk over the shelter when it is positioned low and stable. Do not use it as a high climbing platform and avoid deep landing spots.

Do I need to inspect the shelter before use?

Yes, always check the hiding place for sharp edges. Pay particular attention to feeling along the opening and edges. If you feel a sharp edge, you can carefully sand it smooth before using the product.

Is this hiding place suitable for gerbils or rats?

No, this hiding place is too small for gerbils and rats as a suitable shelter or sleeping spot. It is better to choose a larger house for these animals.

Useful shopping links

• Mouse houses
• Hamster houses
• Houses for dwarf hamsters
• Hamsterscaping
• Resin houses
• Dried moss

Combine the Trixie Rock Hideout 17 cm with bedding, moss, cork, tunnels, and natural decorations. This way, you create a small, sheltered spot for mice and dwarf hamsters in a natural setting.