Hammock 18 cm for Mice & Dwarf Rats

Trixie Hammock 18 cm for mice and pygmy rats

The Trixie Hammock 18 cm is a small, soft hammock for mice and pygmy rats. Due to its compact size, this hammock fits well in a mouse or pygmy rat enclosure, where it can be used as a resting place, sleeping spot, or extra hanging spot in a safe climbing route.

The hammock is double-sided, featuring a soft plush side and a smoother nylon side. This allows for comfortable use at different times. The hammock is easily hung using the suspension system and adds height, shelter, and variety to the enclosure.

Pros of the Trixie Hammock 18 cm

✔ Compact size for small climbers
✔ Soft resting place for mice and pygmy rats
✔ Double-sided with a soft and smoother side
✔ Easy to hang with the hanging system
✔ Combines nicely with mouse hammocks , ladders, and platforms

Why choose a small hammock?

Mice and pygmy rats like to use their enclosure on multiple levels. They climb, follow routes, sleep together, or simply seek out a sheltered spot. A small hammock helps to make better use of that height and makes the enclosure more varied.

For mice, this size is pleasant as a small hanging or resting spot. Mice are good climbers and often use hanging spots as part of their daily routes. For pygmy rats, the hammock is suitable as a compact sleeping place or extra resting spot, especially when you offer multiple hanging spots in the enclosure.

This hammock might also fit baby rats or a single small rat. For adult rats or multiple rats together, 18 cm is usually too small, because rats like to lie close together. In that case, a larger hammock makes more sense.

How do you use the Trixie Hammock 18 cm?

• Hang the hammock securely from bars or safe attachment points.
• Make sure your animal can easily reach it via a platform, ladder, branch, or other safe route.
• Use the hammock as a resting place, sleeping spot, or extra hanging spot in the interior.
• Ensure that any potential fall is broken by bedding, platforms, or other safe structures underneath.
• Regularly check whether the fabric, seams, and hanging points are still neat.

Hang the hammock so that your animal can easily get in and out of it. For mice, the hammock may be hung higher provided there are safe climbing routes. For pygmy rats and baby rats, an easily accessible spot is preferable, for example between two platforms or near a regular route.

For which animals is the Trixie Hammock 18 cm suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a small hangout, sleeping area, and resting place in a safely furnished mouse enclosure. Ensure good climbing routes and a secure landing area underneath the hangout.
• Dwarf rat: suitable as a small hammock or extra resting spot. Dwarf rats like to lie together, so offer larger hanging spots if there are multiple animals.
• Baby rat: suitable as a temporary small hangout for young rats. For adult rats, a larger hammock is often more comfortable.
• Small rat: suitable for one small rat, but less suitable as a shared group hammock because rats like to lie together.
• Degu: only suitable if your degu does not chew on dust. Check very carefully for loose threads, holes, and wear.

We do not recommend this hammock as a suitable choice for hamsters and dwarf hamsters. Hamsters prefer to rest low, sheltered, and closer to their bedding or nesting site. For adult rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and larger animals, this size is usually too small.

Material and dimensions

• Dimensions: approx. 18 × 18 cm
• Material: nylon and plush
• Includes hanging system: yes
• Washing instructions: hand wash
• Use: offer only under supervision

Cleaning and maintenance

• Regularly shake loose hair, bedding, or food remnants out of the hammock.
• Wash the hammock by hand according to the washing instructions if necessary.
• Let the hammock dry completely before hanging it back up.
• Regularly check the fabric, seams, and suspension points for wear.
• Replace the hammock when holes, loose threads, or damage occur.

Good to know

• This hammock is not chew-proof.
• Use the hammock only under supervision and check regularly for wear.
• Remove the hammock when your pet actively chews on the fabric, seams, or suspension points.
• When placing at a higher level, always ensure safe routes and catchment under the hammock.
• For multiple rats together, a larger hammock is usually more comfortable.

Frequently asked questions about the Trixie Hammock 18 cm

Is this hammock suitable for mice?

Yes, this hammock is suitable for mice. Mice are good climbers and like to use hanging spots as resting places, sleeping spots, or waypoints in the enclosure.

Is this hammock suitable for pygmy rats?

Yes, for pygmy rats, this hammock is suitable as a small hanging spot or extra resting place. With multiple pygmy rats, it is nice to also offer more spacious hanging spots.

Is this hammock suitable for common rats?

The hammock may be suitable for baby rats or a single small rat. For adult rats or multiple rats together, 18 cm is usually too small, as rats like to lie together. In that case, it is better to choose a larger rat hammock.

Is this hammock suitable for degus?

Only when your degu is not gnawing on fabric. Degus can gnaw intensively. If you see loose threads, holes, or active gnawing behavior on the fabric, remove the hammock from the enclosure.

Why do you not recommend this hammock for hamsters?

Hamsters are not true hammock animals. They prefer to rest low and sheltered, close to bedding and nesting material. Houses, tunnels, and low hiding places are usually more suitable for hamsters.

Can I wash the hammock?

Yes, the hammock can be hand-washed. Let it dry completely before hanging it back in the enclosure.

What do I do if my pet chews on the hammock?

Then remove the hammock from the enclosure. Loose fabric, threads, or damaged suspension points should not remain in the enclosure.

Useful shopping links

• Mouse hammocks
• Mouse platforms & ladders
• Rat hammocks
• Degoe hammocks
• Rat cage accessories
• Trixie products

Combine the Trixie Hammock 18 cm with safe routes, platforms, and other hanging spots. This way, you provide mice and pygmy rats with a small, soft place to rest, suited to their active and climbing way of moving.