The Syrian Hamster is a little larger than other hamsters, growing to about 7 inches in length. And they tend to be more relaxed than other breeds, which makes them easy to hold and pet. While they are loving to their owners, they are not a sociable breed, and therefore should be kept alone otherwise they will fight with other hamsters. A Syrian Hamster can live to around four years old, but their average lifespan is usually years. Chinese Hamsters are much smaller than Syrian Hamsters, at around inches in length.
They are more mouse-like, quicker on their feet and much more playful than other hamster breeds. So if you want a pet that you can engage and play with, then a Chinese hamster may appeal to you.
They do require lots of attention and they can turn destructive when bored. The clue is in the name with all dwarf hamsters, in that they are teeny tiny and look just like a little field mouse. A Dwarf Campbell has a shorter lifespan of around 1. They are mostly nocturnal; however, they do love to be sociable and when getting attention from you they will stay awake to lap it up. Another of the dwarf hamster breeds, the Winter White Russian Hamster, also known as the Siberian Hamster or Djungarian Hamster are half the size of Syrian hamsters and come from colder climates.
This hamster breed usually has a brown or grey coat despite its name, but their coats turn white in winter as a natural defence from predators. They can be black, or white with spots, and grow to around four inches like a dwarf hamster. Chinese hamsters live between one and half to two years. Hopefully this information has been helpful to make choosing your hamster easier.
It is also important you learn how to hold and care for your hamster properly , so that you can have the best possible experience owning it. Animal-Club provides animal parties or animal handling workshop where your will be able to see, learn and interact with the hamsters and other wonderful animals with the help of our presenters. Our mobile zoo has many friendly animals such as rabbits, tarantulas, geckos, vinegaroons and more that will be perfect for an animal party.
We can also come over to your school for an animal school visit or arrange for an animal workshop with us where the children can learn about animals and have fun too. Design By: shinydgn. Reddit A solid styled icon from Orion Icon Library. Syrian hamsters Also known as teddy bear or golden hamsters, the most popular breed for children is the Syrian hamster. Syrian hamsters can grow up to six inches long and live around 2 years.
Points for: suitable for children, many types to choose from Dwarf Russian hamsters Dwarf Russian hamsters are not as social with people as Syrian hamsters, and you would require adult supervision with children. Points for: can be bought in pairs or groups Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters Roborovski is the smallest hamster breed, growing to a tiny one to two inch size.
Points for: long life Chinese hamsters Chinese hamsters are good natured towards people, and rarely bite. Points for: interesting look, good for children.
Enjoy caring for your new pet! Hamsters have large, chisel-shaped front teeth that grow throughout their lives. Larger hamsters prefer to live alone; for example, male Syrian hamsters put together will likely fight for dominance and attempt to kill each other. Dwarf hamsters of the same sex seem to be able to live together peacefully.
Hamsters are usually docile with humans and rarely bite. All hamsters are nocturnal, sleeping during the day and becoming active at night. These five hamster breeds tend to make great family pets. The smallest of the popular hamster breeds, the Roborovski dwarf hamster Phodopus roborovski matures to just 2 inches long. On average, these hamsters live about three years.
Because this breed is so tiny, it is best to use an aquarium with a mesh lid to house these hamsters. They can easily escape through the spacing in wire cages. The Roborovski is a quick-moving hamster. It is an agile breed and loves to be active. Be sure to provide this hamster with plenty of toys and activities. These hamsters can be handled but are happiest left alone. Their tiny size and agile nature mean that they can easily wriggle out of your grasp and get lost.
They can be social and do well in same-sex groups as long as they are properly introduced. If you would like to own multiple hamsters, the dwarf Roborovski is a great choice.
Physical Characteristics: Sandy brown fur with white bellies and white markings around their eyes. This is another social breed that can be kept in same-sex groups as long as the hamsters are properly introduced. They are friendly hamsters and do not mind being held if it's done properly.
Though nocturnal, these hamsters may wake for short periods throughout the day. Physical Characteristics: Grayish-brown body fur, white belly fur, and a darker stripe down their backs with furry feet. Also known as golden or teddy bear hamsters, the Syrian hamster Mesocricetus auratus is the most popular pet hamster, especially for children. They range from from 5 to 9 inches in length and have a lifespan of two to four years.
Through selective breeding, you can find this hamster in a wide range of colors and coat lengths, though typically they are golden-brown and white. The Syrian hamster is the best species for handling. It is easy to tame , the slowest of the popular pet hamsters, and the least likely to bite. Though docile with humans, they are territorial with other hamsters and should always be housed alone. They will fight if housed in groups. The Syrian is true to its nocturnal nature and is rarely active during the day.
Early morning or late evening are the best times to interact with this hamster. Physical Characteristics: Golden brown with a lighter belly, although several variations in color, pattern, and hair length exist. They are typically 3.
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