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 […]
Hamsters
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 in one cage.
- Illness progresses quickly in hamsters so you should have a relationship with a vet who specializes in small animals and take your pet to him immediately if you suspect your hamster is ill.
- Hamsters are nocturnal and may disturb you at night if kept in the bedroom.
- A hamster needs a cage with a secure latch, otherwise he will escape.
- Hamsters don’t like being held and may bite when picked up. Hold them gently and don’t take them out of the cage when other animals are in the vicinity.
- A hamster’s teeth are constantly growing and need to be ground down by chewing. Provide chewing toys such as a wooden block.
Types of hamsters:
- Campbell’s Russian dwarf hamster
- Chinese hamster
- Roborovski Hamster
- Syrian Hamster
- Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster
Articles about hamsters:
Syrian Hamster
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 Hamster
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 […]
Chinese hamster
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 […]
Campbell’s Russian dwarf hamster
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, […]