Pet Rodents

Spiny Mice – Egyptian and Arabian Spiny mice live an average of 3-5 years. They are 1 3/4-4 inches long. The tail is 1 1/2 times the body length. Colors are agouti, tan and cream. They have fox-like faces, large eyes and rounded ears. Hair along the spine is thicker and stiff which gives them […]

Multimammate Mice are known by many names – Natal Multimammate Rat, Common African Rat, Soft-furred Rat. They are referred to as the link between mice and rats. The fur is long, soft and silky. The body is 15 cm., the tail is 11 cm. and weight is 60 gms. Lifespan is 2-3 years. This is […]

The Harvest Mouse is one of Britain’s smallest mammals at 2.5 inches long, weighing 1/5 oz. It lives in the southeast part of England. Life span in captivity can be 5 years. This mouse has a prehensile tail, meaning the tail wraps around things to assist the mouse in climbing. A plastic or glass aquarium […]

Also known as Zebra mice, they can be found in North Africa. These small creatures have light brown, brindle or striped coats with a black stripe from the head to the tail tip. Creamy circles surround their black eyes. Life span is about 3 years. A large glass aquarium with a secure mesh top is […]

African Pygmy Mice are found in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Their bodies are 4.5 cm. long with a 3 cm. tail. Ears are large and triangular in shape. They weigh about 0.11-0.42 oz. Colors are grey and dark red brown with light bellies. Females are lighter in color than males. Lifespan is about […]

Hamsters are popular pets, especially for children. Before adopting a hamster, do your research. Here are some important points to consider: Children love hamsters but need to be supervised when playing with and caring for them. Some hamsters are loners and other enjoy company so you should find out whether you can keep two hamsters […]

The Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster is 3/5-4 inches long. Life span if 1 1/2-2 years. Color is dark grey with a black stripe on its back. In winter the fur sometimes changes to white. Although they are nocturnal, they can sometimes be active daytime for short periods. These hamsters can do well when raised […]

Syrian Hamster Contents 1 Where does the Hamster come from? 2 Appearance 3 Personality 4 Care and Feeding Where does the Hamster come from? There are many different species of Hamster. Most live in semi-desert areas from Central Europe through to Asia. They are burrowing rodents and their tunnels can be elaborately built with several […]

Roborovski are the smallest hamsters and the quickest. Life span is 2-3 1/2 years. Robos are 4-5 cm. long with long hind legs for speed. An aquarium is good housing for your Robo. Shredded paper or dust-free wood shavings are good beddings. Don’t use scented beddings or cat litter. Robos have good dispositions and while […]

The Chinese Hamster is also known as the Striped Hamster or Chinese Striped Hamster. They are small and slender, reaching an adult size of 4 inches. They have a short tail that is hairless. Color is dark and light bands on the hair with a darker back and a black line along the spine. Chinese […]