Rodents are attracted to the wheel's entry holes - which also offer a really nifty effect when watching them run. Hamsters avoid broken legs and strangulations. Even rats love wheels if they don't get their feet hurt and their tails whacked by unsafe axle supports. The solid rear wall also makes rodents, who are natural "wall-huggers," feel safer as they run. Wodent Wheels are easily disassembled for cleaning and are constructed of tough, safe plastic with a stable base of heavy-gauge painted steel. Wodent Wheels are NOT recommended for gerbils or chinchillas 11" diameter, 3.5" wide, 2.6" entry holes. Overall height 12-1/4". Best for lady rats and large hamsters.