Hamster
Hamsters are nocturnal rodents that are popular pets due to their small size. They need a large cage with enrichment. Unlike guinea pigs, they are solitary and must be housed alone....
5–18 cm
0.025–0.2 kg
2–3 years
Low — spot-clean cage daily, full clean weekly
Moderate — need a large cage with a running wheel (minimum 28 cm diameter)
Syria (Syrian hamster) / various (dwarf species)
Short or long — golden, white, black, grey, cream
Small
Temperament
Nocturnal, solitary, active, territorial, timid
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Moderate — need a large cage with a running wheel (minimum 28 cm diameter). They are active at night.
Grooming: Low — spot-clean cage daily, full clean weekly. They self-groom.
Coat: Short or long — golden, white, black, grey, cream
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Wet tail (diarrhoea), respiratory infections, diabetes (in dwarf hamsters), tumours
Origin
Syria (Syrian hamster) / various (dwarf species)
Size category
Small
About the Hamster
Hamsters are nocturnal rodents that are popular pets due to their small size. They need a large cage with enrichment. Unlike guinea pigs, they are solitary and must be housed alone.
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