Hi Buddy, and congratulations on your new hamster! But a quick word of advice to your last question...if you get two, make sure you have two sets of supplies, and most especially two cages. Hamsters are very solitary animals and will fight if kept in the same cage. A male and female will get along temporarally, but then you'll have baby hamsters! LOL!

Sounds like you're off to a good start. Make sure you have a cage with enough room for him/her to get good exercise, and I prefer Aspen shavings to cedar. Somewhere I read that they are the better choice...but I have used both.

I know you will love your new hamster. We have two and love them dearly. Let us know what name you decide on, once you have met the new little guy!