A book would help, but here - . . They are active at night , so you can`t put them in your bedroom (experience) . Need to have fresh food and water daily . . Need yo have proper playtime and socialization with the owner (Or eze way , daily handiling) . In the begining when you 1st get 1 , you may want to get stress pills , the hamster is the most when it comes to getting ajusted to a new cage . . You have to let it get time to get to know you , can`t just pick it up the 1st time you bring it home .. Clean the cage at least once a month . Proper litter and food . . Proper place to put it .. Daily play time , handinling . . OVer , all this may seem a lot , but hamsters are the ezest pets to take care of . THEY DO NOT SMELL !