Roborovski hamsters and climbing toys

Roborovskis are actually one of the most ground-oriented hamster species — in the wild they live in flat desert terrain and do almost all their activity at ground level. Climbing frames and multi-level cage accessories that work well for Syrian or Chinese hamsters aren't really appropriate for Robos; they're small, very fast, and a fall from height can cause serious injury. Their enrichment needs are better met through burrowing depth, horizontal space, and lots of ground-level coverage. What's your setup like at the moment, and what kind of accessories were you thinking of adding?

That recommendation comes up a lot but it's not really suited to Robos — the risk isn't worth it. At that size and speed, they can miss a step and drop before you've even registered what happened. The good news is your 100cm tank is a solid base. For ground-level enrichment, the thing that actually benefits Robos most is a network of hides and tunnels they can dart between — it mimics how they behave naturally, moving fast between cover. Can I ask how deep your bedding currently is?

10cm is on the low side — Robos benefit from at least 20–25cm to burrow properly, so that's worth increasing when you next do a full clean. On the hide and tunnel front, the product I'd point you to is the Niteangel Hamster Hideout with Multiple Chambers. It's a solid wooden hide with separate compartments and tunnel entrances — Robos love it because they can dash in and out of multiple openings, which suits their temperament perfectly. It sits flat on the substrate, no climbing involved, and it's sturdy enough that it won't shift around. It's widely available on Amazon UK and it's one of the few products I'd genuinely recommend without caveats for this species.

Robos are actually fine with a slightly smaller wheel than Syrians — 20cm is the recommended minimum for them, so your 17cm is a bit under. It's worth upgrading to a 20cm silent spinner. The Niteangel or Wodent Wheel in 20cm are both good options and safe for Robos — solid running surface, no spokes they can catch a foot in. But sorting the hide and the bedding depth will make a bigger difference to their daily enrichment than anything else at this point.

Good call. The hideout will get a lot of use — Robos are active and curious but they want to feel covered while they move around. Pair it with deeper bedding and a proper wheel and you'll have a setup that actually matches how they're wired. Enjoy watching them — they're genuinely brilliant little animals once the environment suits them.