Named after its discoverer, W.C. Campbell, the Campbell Russian Dwarf Hamster is found in Tuva (geographically in Russia and China), in the steppes, in Eastern and Central Asia, the Altay Mountains and Northeast China. As an adult the Campbell is 4 inches long. All have a dark stripe down the back. Basic colors are grey, […]
Pet Rodents
Steppe Lemming
The Steppe Lemming is found in Russia and the Ukraine. They are 87-140 mm. long and weigh 25-35 gms. Color is light grey. Life span is 2-2 1/2 years. Usually friendly, male Steppe Lemmings can be territorial, so watch for aggression. They are tame enough to be hand-held. Suitable housing is an aquarium with a […]
Siberian Chipmunk
Siberian Chipmunks can be found from Central Russia to China, Korea and Northern Japan. They have also been found in Eastern and Central Europe having escaped captivity. The Siberian Chipmunk is the only one of the genus outside of North America. Length is 18-25 cm., 2/3 of it body and 1/3 tail. Life span is […]
Persian Jirds
Persian Jirds, like other Jirds, are relatives of the Mongolian Gerbil. They can be found in rocky mountain areas from Eastern Turkey to Pakistan. They are about 6 inches long with tails 1 1/2 times the length of the body. Tails are used for balance. Ears and eyes are large. In the wild, Jirds live […]
Mediterranean Lemmings
Mediterranean Lemmings are rarely seen in captivity. Best housing for a Lemming is an aquarium with a secure mesh top. Bedding can be a small layer of wood shavings with shredded paper or straw on top. Straw is also part of their diet. Cardboard rolls or pvc pipe should be added to the Lemmings a […]
Chinchilla
Where does the Chinchilla come from? This small rodent is native to South America. They live on rocky, arid areas in the mountains. Chinchillas are named for the Chincha Indians living in the Andes. What does the Chinchilla look llike? The body is about 12 inches long and the squirrel-like tail about 5-6 inches. The […]
Flying Squirrels
Where are Flying Squirrels found? The Southern Flying Squirrel is a native of North America and can be found from Nova Scotia, along the eastern part of the United States and into Mexico. It’s not advisable to take a wild flying squirrel as a pet, best to find one from a breeder. Check the laws […]
African Pygmy Dormice
Contents 1 Appearance and personality 2 Cage and Habitat 3 Feeding 4 Handling 5 Video 6 External Websites Appearance and personality These little creatures are collequially known as micro squirrels and sometimes as the African Dwarf Dormouse, or Woodland Dormouse. Body length is about 9cm with a bushy tail at approximately 7cm. An average weight […]
