Niteangel Bigger World MDF Medium | Hamster & Mouse Cage Unboxing | Munchie's Place
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- Niteangel has recently come out to the US with their line of small animal enrichment and toys. But in fall 2020 when this video was filmed, I got a chance to buy one of their cages that has been out on the market in other parts of the world called the "Bigger World MDF" cage, in the size medium. See me set this massive hamster or mouse cage up and watch me talk about the building process. This is not quite a review, but I hope you'll enjoy it none the less.
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The Niteangel products are inspired by Rodipet (German Company). But without the amount of colors, the windows on the sides and less spare parts.
I have a possible solution to anyone who might be worried about this cage. You could get aquarium silicone (which is relatively cheap, at least where I'm from) and silicone around the wood tabs. This would be a lengthy process, but I'd do it for the safety of my pet. I suggest you do one wall at a time. So assemble the cage with the rubber bands so it stays together while you silicone each wall. As for the lid, I'm not sure how sturdy the wood is but you could cut around the ventilation slits and replace it with wire mesh. Or just make an entirely new lid from wood and wire mesh but that depends on your personal wood working skills
I came to comment the same thing! You could probably silicone over the rubber bands too for extra security and use the metal mesh people use for bin cages and staple it on or something.
Sounds good but really unnecessary. I’ve had this cage for over a year. No lost bands. No problems with the lid. The wood is VERY sturdy. It survived moving into a new home being fully assembled. 10/10. My robo loves it.
@@brel9370 good to know! I was concerned about it long term.
@@brel9370 yea, i was just suggesting some extra ways in case anyone was worried about it or maybe all of their band snapped for some reason. It does seem pretty sturdy though!
GoldenGhosts yeah I think they give you like 20 extra bands plus you can repurchase more. But seriously the worst thing was accidentally snapping myself when putting it together lolol
If I got this I would probably add some aquarium silicone to all the interior corners to water proof it and to make sure it held together. I don't trust the bands.
I think you will want to consider customised acrylic tank instead as they are somewhat the similar price in my area. I am not sure if adding silicon will work. But the mini slits at the base and sides is definitely a chewing temptation for my hamster
@@ruthlim8184 I actually have a 1000sq inch custom melamine and acrylic enclosure for my Syrian hamster. My comment was more of a comment about what I would do to improve the cage if I were to get one.
😂😂😂 Munchie is always so dramatic with her cage building lol
My female hybrid dwarf has been living in this cage (in the pink color-- not my favorite I would have preferred the wood or white color but you take what you can get haha) for the past 2 and a half months. The biggest downside I've noticed is that it is a pain in the butt to clean if you have it elevated, the material feels a little flimsy, and ammonia builds up faster since there isn't as much ventilation. But I love that I can store it flat when not in use and it is a billion times lighter than an aquarium.
I wish my gerbil home cage thing was as light as an aquarium but I have an IKEA SHELF THATS BIGGER THAN ME
Why does anyone care if their cage is light? I mean it’s not like it’s something we carry around with us lol 😋
I wouldn’t be able to use that cage I would hate to have to clean it all the time... I absolutely adore the pastel colours it’s pretty cute, but then again some people might say a tiny tails is cute 👀 it legit reminds me of one of those 15$ hides from ebay & Amazon that look so freak cute like tiny pastel houses online & show pictures with a big Syrian enjoying himself on the upper deck. Then it arrives in 35 pieces & it turns out it’s a great size, for a BABY ROBO!! 🙈😅
@@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts If you live in an apartment and move every few years, you would care whether or not it was light. A 75-gallon(864 sqin) tank weighs 140lbs. A DIY is not much lighter if it is made of wood and glass. The nightangel enclosure weighs only 40lbs.
@@pippapotamus18 ahh I guess that makes sense, luckily my dads had the same house for 20 yrs I’ve never really had to move the cages except for a few deep cleans but my perviews are also very light
I just know myself & the fact I’m a lazy daisy put together with my pain/health problems I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the pastel cage’s ammonia buildup
Years ago I had one of those tiny cages with the clear bottoms, one thing I wish is that they made more cages with translucent bottoms. Since upgrading cages I have never seen my hamsters de-pouching, but in the clear bottom I saw it every time & could see them burrowing & it was soooo cute!!!!
If they fixed the ventilation problem with the pastel cage I would use it 🙃 I wish we could share pics on here I would love to see your hammy’s set up ☺️💜
Wait a minute, that cage weighs 40 pounds?!?!!! Others weigh over 100?!?! 🤯 this is complete insanity 🙈 I think my Perview 725 cages weigh like 10 pounds 😅
Me to my friend: So what did you do today?
My friend: uhm did homework watched CZcams and played Minecraft.
Me: oh cool
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Me: oh uhm...
My friend: come on tell me!!
Me: Heh, I just watched Munchie get attacked by plastic....
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It was aPEELing to peal it off. XD
I'll see myself out.
That takes me back to Simply Nailogicals peel porn 😋
I love her goffy personality
*goofy
Hello! In Germany, we have a very similar enclosure made by Rodipet. On their website, they don't recommend it for female syrians, because tests showed that they can escape by chewing even smooth walls. For males, they say it's fine though. You can easly check it out if you want by simply visiting the Rodipet website (english translation is provided). Ah, it's called "LaOla Nagarium".
Thanks bc we can’t rlly get the cadge in the uk so I’ll try that out
My very first Hamster cage was 540 sq in. Unfortunately, it was much too tall and housed two Syrian Hamsters...yep I'm ashamed. But wait, don't get too upset! The boys were 5-week-old brothers from the same litter, got along, and were only housed together until they became healthier and could be rehomed. My second Hamster cage I ever had was a DIY bin cage that a nice lady gave to me for free from CL. I believe it was something like 850 sq in? It was a Christmas tree storage bin from Target that she said she got for $30-$40! Overall, I feel quite fortunate to be living in this age! We've got the internet, so there is no excuse to not do your research! Trust me, it's absolutely worth it! :D
*seeing big cages like that makes me so happy!*
I can see clearly now the film is gone
Munchie if you or anyone else wants a big cage like this for their hamster I recommend a PVC cage. They are cheap to make and very sturdy. I bought mine from Zen Habitats it's marketed towards reptiles but works great for hamsters. They also offer wooden enclosures if you prefer that option. I got the 4x2x2 PVC enclosure. It's just under 1,200 sq inches of floor space. It has sliding doors so the hamsters won't escape and a 6 inch lip so you can add bedding. To put it together all you need is a rubber mallet. The sliding doors can be taken out so it's really easy to clean. I used it for my hamsters and have not seen any kind of chewing or other signs of damage on the enclosure. I live in a cold area and the PVC is better at retaining heat than a glass enclosure and since it's 2 feet tall I can add lots of bedding. The top is metal mesh so there's plenty of air flow and no risk of them escaping from the top. This is not a suitable enclosure for gerbils since PVC is plastic and they could chew through it. Just wanted to give you all another option.
Love Niteangel, they make awesome products. I got the 10" acrylic wheel for my Syrian for Christmas and he loves it. Super silent, sturdy, and the adjustable height is so convenient. The biggest problem with Niteangel is that they sell out so quickly so you can never get the color you want, I ended up with an orange one. Wasn't my first choice but it actually ended up looking nice in his natural enclosure.
I'm not sure I'd pay so much money for this cage; I still think the Detolf is a better idea if you're on a budget since it's so much space for so cheap. But it is more fragile and doesn't have great depth, so maybe the Niteangel cage is better for Syrians. I haven't experienced too many problems with my Syrian though since I just make one half of the cage super deep and the other half shallow.
Now that is a cage!!! Nice work Munchie 💜💗💜
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it was so fun watching how much you were clearly enjoying yourself Munchie, also can't wait to see you fill and decorate the cage
I’m waiting for mine to arrive. I’m excited about it! Thanks for making this video. It helps to know how to put it together and the feedback of the enclosure is useful.
Love your videos munchie!!! I take all your advice and put it to good use when taking care of my hammy ❤️
I was looking into this, I'm glad you're doing a review, if you like it it's gotta be good!
Lol she struggled with the silicone rings for a tiny cage i have a feeling she will struggle with this one too
*After watching whole video: She actually didn't struggle as much. Some people do say the bands broke when they were building it. Idk how but my husband was able to do it with out braking any of them...i guess there is a way to pull them so that it streches but doesn't brake
The silicone bands seem weird tovme, who came up with that, I'm sure there must be better ways to set up a cage like this.
@@teijaflink2226 i think maybe because that way it easy to undo the enclosure 🤷♀️
First time comment here, if you can read Chinese you can get the same cage in Taobao. They have their official shop on there and they have wheels for those cages. Also, they have even bigger one and different type of cages that are not sold in US. *you have to know Chinese because they don’t ship to US and you have to talk to Taobao’s international shipping distribution center regarding to shipping and they only speak Chinese.
Wow this is such a gorgeous cage. I love the way it looks
Saving this for later. I want to get a hamster in the somewhat near future and this is one of my top picks for cages
Love the colour💕 I wouldn’t get this cage personally cause I would be worried about the ventilation and the silicone breaking. Love these videos💖have a great day💕💕💕🐹🐹🐹
I love your videos and the unboxings!
I Soo happy you upload Soo often now :)
looks amazing
Yeah I would seal the inside seams with an aquarium silicone. Should hold together fine. I really do like all of the new things Niteangel has released for hamsters this year. I’ve got a tunnel system and a six chamber large hide out of the newest collection and they’re great. I’m really happy with the quality.
I have the medium pink niteangel for my Syrian and he loves it , happy that I bought it !
Yess! I got the large birch wood cage! It’s so amazing!
you saved my hamster. it lived in a tiny tailes but now i am in a ikea detolf ty!
i just found your channel after looking on your instagram since i live in washington pretty near where your adoption center is and i love your videos. you and victoria rachel are my favoritessss
Wow I actually REALLY love the green color!
Your t-shirt is amazing!!!
I’m glad to see this, I am wanting to try a different hamster cage
I LOVE that color scheme! Tbh my livingroom is gray/white and green/blue. If they had that for tarantulas I would get them
I have this medium one in the birch. Managed to get it online back in October from the official site but I wish I had the large because I just want even more space. 😂 Didn't have any issues with bands breaking. My hamster DID pull up all the tape they gave me to put in the edges which only encouraged her to chew the corners (she's stopped now. I threw out what she ripped up and never replaced the tape.) If you don't use silicone to fill the gaps or come up with another solution, you will eventually have something get under the pvc bottom! I switched to a chinchilla bubble for my hamster's sand bath because trays would lead to her peeing in the corner and it leaking under the pvc which is not fun to clean up! As far as ventilation, majority of her pee mess is in the sand bath (cleaned often) and I have her out of the cage or in the cage with the lid up (with supervision) for multiple hours a night. I never experience ammonia buildup smell.
(Sarcastic voice) "IT WAS YOU WHO GOT THE BIRCH WOOD MEDIUM! Now we are rivals!"
But i did the same thing with the tape back in Sept when i filmed this video, and never again did i use it. I had the same band breaking problem when i bought the Large version of this cage, but it all depends on the wood sticking out I believe and how sharp or sanded off the edges are. That's probably why there was a sander inside the cage when unboxing it.
@@MunchiesPlace Haha! Birch rivals. 🌳😄
I wondered what the sander was for because mine didn’t seem like it needed sanding anywhere! That must be why the bands weren’t catching then. I have some of NiteAngel’s chambers and they come with sanders so I assumed they sent them with everything.
I have the large version of this for my Syrian. I love it and he seems to love it just as much. Mine didn’t even come with the silicon rings, but I found some you can order off Amazon.
Do you have any updates? Like has it stayed together well or warped or anything? I have a robo dwarf and I’m looking to upgrade and invest in the best cage out there.
I love ninte angel cages my daughters hamsters was happy when we got her in her new habit
This is my dream cage!🥰
I have basically the same cage but made by rodipet for my gerbils and I accidentally left the film on the perspex and they chewed through it lmao. Had to go through the bedding and pick all the pieces out. But after that i haven't had any problems, they've been in it for about 6 months and love it :)
I have the exact same cage in the same color ans size. I love it. I really wanted the large but like you said it sells really fast.
I've had it since mid October and none of the silicone bands have broken.
I have about 9-10 inches of bedding on one side with niteangel multichamber hide. When Chompi os on top of the hide he kinda reach the lid a bit but barely and hasn't chewed it yet.
hi! do you have the link for this enclosure im upgrading my hamsters enclosure and really looking for this one! sorry to bother!
Hello, I wanted to add an enclosure review for anyone considering Niteangel. I purchased the large size Bigger World last year. My Syrian hamster Wiggles was living in a 40-gallon tank and the medium size Bigger World is only slightly larger. The large size Bigger World she is now in is much easier to set-up with many hides, platforms, large 11-12inch wheel on a platform, sand bath on a platform and lots of deep 8-10inch deep bedding. I did have similar problems as Munchie with building the enclosure trying to get the bands in place, and broke one band, but have not had any break since getting it built. I placed the provided tape on all the inside lower seems and it has stayed in place and kept sand/moisture from leaking. The lid has been sturdy enough. I am getting a little dent in the wood behind the enclosure from the lid rubbing it when open. Would be nice to have a stick/pole to prop open the lid. The enclosure was not very heavy but awkward to move, I have not tried moving the enclosure once in place, but most people are not moving around large enclosures. I give two thumbs up to this enclosure. Expensive, but gives my hamster a much better living space for the last 8+ months.
Something that isn’t a hamster cage but is REALLY good as a hamster cage is a Zen Habitats enclosure. They are a bit pricey (over $300) but it’s so worst it. The entire front is 2 sliding (plexiglass or acrylic) doors. But the most important thing is that it has 1152 square inches! It has a mesh lid and is low humidity. Though it’s made for reptiles, it’s been working really well for my hamster for the past few months.
A product that sells in the very southeastern United States is called Damp Rid. It takes the humidity right out of the area. I lived in South Georgia for 12 years, 3 hours from Pensacola, Fl. On the Gulf of Mexico. I called it the Amazon! You can get Damp Rid at Home Depot or knock off brands at some Dollar Stores. It’s a bag you hang up full of beads. As the beads fill up with actual water! It’s time to buy another one or one for each bedroom/bathroom!!! Dollar tree sells small bags for s dollar but they are amazing!!!
Thanks for buying this and reviewing it. While I really like being able to see what is going on in my hamster's cage, I think this would be too unwieldy for me to handle alone. One day, someone will make a lightweight, bin-style cage with a clear front. I'm actually working on getting the supplies to make one myself. So far I have everything but the Plexiglas. Bin cages are so easy to make it is hard to understand why a manufacturer hasn't come out with one that has a clear front.
And produce a bin cage with a proper ventilated lid... We shouldn't have to DIY a lid ourselves...
@@ronclark9724 A ventilated lid would sure be a big help for a lot of people. Perhaps ventilated, and non-ventilated lids could be sold separately in case people wanted to use the bins for other purposes. However, I have to drill ventilation holes on all sides, to make sure air flows through the bins, so I'd still have to do some work myself. I also use the holes I drill to string ropes, toys, hammocks, etc. So far, I haven't had my hamster, or my mice and rats bother the holes but if one did, I'd glue appropriately sized metal washers to the inside to protect the holes without blocking the inflow of air.
I ordered one of these and its coming in 2 days! ive been waiting for a while and im so excited
I luv Munchies t - shirt 💝
Id get this and DIY the two side acrylic panels to metal mesh like people use in bin cages. It would vastly improve ventilation! Really interesting cage otherwise! Love your videos!
That doesn’t allow for as much bedding though.
I’m wondering if it might be more secure to just use zip ties instead of those rubber bands they provide (in case they all break over time), also if you’re worried about sand or water getting under the acrylic sheet in the bottom you could seal all the edges on the inside with aquarium safe silicone. Just some ideas to make it more sturdy :)
I really like that cage
Niteangel products seem to be identical to the German firm Rodipet, which is available in the UK. This cage can be bought here in the UK but they are really expensive over two hundred pounds which isn't really worth the money.
i love niteangel i used to buy tons of stuff for my mice by them
I love that cage color it is my tow favy
Hi I love your videos
Hey Munchie, can you please do one of those tier list videos with cages ? It would be fun to watch
That's an idea. Sure if I can set aside time.
I love your shirt
I love niteangle
Love your t shirt such a cool boo t shirt
yayyyyy finally im a bit early!
I want the white medium Niteangel cage, it seems the best for my future hamster!
Those rings stressed me a lot, they seemed so fragile, I would reinforced them because they get me so nervous, but the construction remind me of 3D puzzles so it was fun
I have 2 terrariums that’s a little bigger than this. Just for 2 spoiled Syrian hamsters😂 I also got 2 mice today😍 they are so tiny! Their body is as long as my ringfinger. They both share a big terrarium with a lot of layers and things to climb on. All wooden bridges, spiderwood, another type of wood, and a LOT more. They have cost me in total €500,-. I know right it’s a lot but i will do EVERYTHING for them. They are my world. They have sadly a short lifespan so i want to make the best of it for them💖
I wanted to get the niteangel but decided to get the preview because it was having a lot of defensive behaviors with my male Russian hamster and I needed a front opening enclosure and I couldn't get a hold of the other front opening niteangel (at that time I didn't realize it was discontinued)
I would like to see you review the Maxi Duna Multy Ferplast cage, I've been eyeing it for some time. I think it's suppose to be a guinea pig/rabbit cage, but it's too small for that. However, the bar spacing seems to be quite small, so I was wondering if it would be suitable for mice.
Hi! I recently purchased this cage after all the good reviews it had. This is an upgrade from my old bin cage. I was super excited about it but now I’m a little bit hesitant after reading that the MDF wood boards can be bad for hamsters. It can release chemicals over time that are toxic for them. My cage came and it had a strong odor, of wood or paint maybe. What are your thoughts on this?? I am so eager to set it up for my hamster but I want to make sure it’s safe first. Thank you SOO much!
I love the medium niteangel mdf cage. I'm so excited this video has come out. I think I'm going to upgrade to the large one though, as bigger is always better
Can’t get this in uk!!! Looks amazing x
2 years ago animals ark got this cage and I swear she's in the UK. Hmm.
@@MunchiesPlace will go and check it out!!! Thanks x
@@MunchiesPlace do u mean Erin Ark!!! Her cages are from Germany, and it’s called Robipet have stop delivering to UK!!! One English CZcamsr has gotten it!!! But the company gifted it to her!!! So maybe in the future will be able to get it!!!! Thank you!!! Love your bloggs
I love jour chanel
This cage is so cool! I have had my eye on it for awhile but they charge a lot more on Amazon than nite angels website, but unfortunately nite angels website is sold out🙁
🤞🏻 Fill up video plus updates on wear & tear. Possibly suggestions on it such as improvements or solutions for problems with the cage. Or design improvements that Niteangel should do would be great. Before the cheapies buying out only the accessories first know some tips & tricks before plopping down $200+ on a hamster cage would be 👍🏻 great 😊
Early!
I have this one which I bought 2nd hand. I like everything about this except a big issue for me is the mini slits which My Syrian with a big heart will gnaw on it to wanna escape. Mine is 100cm*50cm medium size.
That is my biggest stress factor and concern when I saw and hear my hammie chewing. I hate to see my hamster chew on any plastic.
The pros of this is you have potentially a lot of depth to put bedding for burrowing because its not metal wire. It fits on ikea shelf nicely and look gorgeous even though mine is a bit scratched and second handed.
The next cage I am gonna get if my hamster chews out the corners enough to be hazardous is going to be those acrylic tanks with no slits and lid on top.
The mini slits issue will exist prolly for all self assembly jig saw type of cages, which is fine if you do not have a big hearted Syrian like mine.
If you have, chew toys to distract them or free roam time can help them but they will still chew from time to time.
Clever but small, and not enough air. I enjoyed watching you ! 👍😊
How....how is this small for 700sq inches? O.o The majority of US hamster owners don't even have 450 sq inches to work with and that's including all of the beginner owners out there. Idk how this is small unless you're coming from another place of greater minimum floor space like Germany or Netherlands.
@@MunchiesPlace It’s a decent size, just small in my opinion. 780+ is better, but no judgement here, I don’t have a large enough enclosure myself right now.
I feel like it’s hard to to Niteangel enclosure so mutch lmao.
3th comment thanks for helping peaple
I wish they still did the mint. Right now the only one they have is the birchwood, and unless I can paint it I’m refusing that color, so hopefully at least white releases again, or idk what am I gonna get. I know it’s silly, but regular wood looks really dumb in my room that’s all white and bright ocean colors.
On that note can you paint this kind of wood? Obviously before you put the hamster in there, and pet safe.
Why isn't there a large option available on Amazon?:((
I like this enclosure... Could you use Aquarium Sealant to secure it? What size is the large one...
Sooo hard to put together but overall a good cage 😆
I got a kaytee commercial Idk why I laughed so hard 😂😂
I would love this but no niteangel products in the uk 😭
looks like rodipet's laola cage (www.rodipet.de/shop/nagarien-auslauf/laola-nagarium-xxl-mdf-120-x-50-x-60-cm.html); a lot of their stuff looks oddly familiar to Rodipet's items actually
Okay y'all, I need some opinions. I currently have a 40 gallon breeder and have been wanting a larger cage of awhile. Do you guys think I should go ahead and buy the medium size or wait until the large is in stock?
I got my hammy cage from a company called AIVITUVIN and it’s a real wood cage, comes in different sizes and colors and it’s on sale right now for $135.99. It also comes with wood chew toy, feeding bowl, 2 wood hide outs, a see saw, and ramps bc it has 3 levels. It’s a big cage. I fill the bottom layer with all bedding then the next 2 levels have food, water, toys, hides, sand bath, etc. the measurements are 39.98 L X 19.69 W X 24.02 H. It’s very well made and looks clean and cozy in our home. I hope this helps as an option for you. * edited to say my 2 daughters put it together by themselves so it must of been pretty easy.
@Anais Becerril Chapa I'm really not experienced with owning hedgehogs but I do believe this is above the minimum size requirements. Please look for some other youtubers who specialize in hedgehog care, their videos would be able to tell you more information on what they'd need.
Will there ever be a cage video where Munchie does not get hurt in some way putting it together?
I love nite angel stuff I want their accessories but can never find where to buy them. I want the sand bath with the lid and the stands. I saw the wooden wheel available on amazon but that's it. I wish nite angel could make more available for us in the americas. They design great things for small pets.
They also have their own website
Just a suggestion but like, maybe you could silicone the weird puzzle joints?
Hi! I was wondering if you could please compare the niteangel bigger world and vista cage, im having a lot of trouble trying to decide which to purchase and there really isnt many videos on youtube about these enclosures, let alone a comparison
I ended up buying this, i wanna find an alternative for the rubber bands
tbh it looks like a pattern to make one out of real plywood and glass.. I would definitely put a grab handle on the top and plug that hole anyway..
i want this one sooooooo bad
Anyone have suggestions how to close gaps in DIY ben cage tower? Hamster keeps crawling in the space
Where is the link
My new robo hamster is super frantic and even when i gently place my hand in her enclosure and stay there for a while, he runs away super fast. Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable with me or will he always be like that?
The 11 dislikes are all the pet stores that sell crittertrails
My cage is 820 sq inches and it is pretty big lol it will take up a lot of space
Niteangle is my absolute favorite brand to buy pet supplies from. Not only does their stuff look appealing it is also good quality
hey do you still have this cage
They should have just put screws or animal safe glue. Also tape is not safe , use aquarium silicone, I learned that from Erinanimals.
Can you use gerbils in it
I’ve had this exact cage for like a year and a half? I’ve never lost a single band even during a whole house move.