Ok i was planning on getting a teddy bear hamster but then i was talked out of it! So now i am wondering about Dwarf hampsters??? Are they mean? How big do they get? and so on any info willl be very helpful!!!
2006-08-16 10:15:26 · 5 answers · asked by Theater freak 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
dwarf hamsters definitely have a reputation for biting but mine does seldomly. They are nocturnal, so you may not get to spend very much time with them if you are not a night owl. The Campbell's hamster inhabits the steppes of eastern and central Asia, digging burrows which may extend up to three feet underground. These burrows are commonly lined with scavenged sheep's wool and dry grasses; these burrows maintain an average temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Natural predators include various owls, foxes, falcons, and weasels.
Campbell's hamsters have an average lifespan of 18-24 months when raised in captivity. Becoming sexually mature at only 5 weeks, their litters usually consist of 4-6 pups, birthed after a gestation period of 18-21 days. The pair may mate again immediately after birth. Unlike other hamster species, especially the Syrian hamsters, the male plays an active role in birth and rearing. He may assist the female in pulling pups from the birth canal, cleaning them, and ensuring the new mother has enough to eat. He may also guard them while the female is away from the nest.
Unlike Syrian hamsters, Campbell's dwarfs are sociable and may be kept in colonies. If the hamsters are introduced at a young age, generally younger than 8 weeks, they will often happily coexist in same- or mixed-sex groups. (Note that mixed-sex groups should be avoided as hamsters are lively breeders.) They are crepuscular, meaning that they are most active at dawn and at dusk.
Diabetes is becoming a common problem in some breeding lines of Campbell's hamsters. With this in mind, it is advised that pet owners not feed sugary foods (including fruit, yogurt drops, and some mass-manufactured "treats") to their Campbell's dwarf hamster.
Like all hamsters, Campbell's dwarfs are rodents and therefore must gnaw regularly to keep the incisors from growing into the skin of the mouth and causing health problems. Some pet owners may provide dog biscuits to assist with this. Wooden chew toys should be used with care as splinters may injure the hamster.
I think a campbell may be right for you
2006-08-16 10:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by lucky_duck123456 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dwarf hamsters are about 4 inches or something, but i personally like teddy bear hamsters better since i have one that's golden colored and it's SO tame. They are normally 6 inches. check on google image to see pictures.
2006-08-16 10:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dwarf hamster are aggressive and they are very small and active. Somebody at the petshop suggested black bear hamster, they are easier to handle and more friendier.
2006-08-16 20:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by ella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine Was Plam Size And It Only Bit Me Once.
PS don't buy it from Petco I Did A ``Male`` And 3 Days Later It Had BABBIES
2006-08-16 10:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by bark.bark.bark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are evil little ******* and they arn't as amusing to watch. + They escape a lot. Its the same as getting a mouse without the tail.
2006-08-16 22:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by xX~*Vanity*~Xx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋