do hampsters live for?
i was told 2 years but my hampster has lived about 4 years
just curious. thanks in advance!
2007-02-20 20:29:45 · 10 answers · asked by Jaz 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
he is fit and well.
2007-02-20 20:33:56 · update #1
Ah bless, you must be taking really good care of him. Don't stop whatever you are doing!
Gernerally it's 2-3 years, but my sister's lived to 5. I guess it's all down to genetics and lifestyle. Just like us, good quality food, plenty of exercise and especially love make for a long and healthy life.
Enjoy your time together :)
2007-02-20 20:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by tigerfly 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though hamsters are one of the easiest pets to care for, attention must still be paid to them in order to ensure a long and healthy life.
A Syrian Hamster can live up to 3 years.
A Russian Hamster can live up to 2 years. The average life span is 18 months
2007-02-21 04:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lynda27 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your doing well the most ours ever lived for was 2-3 years.
2007-02-21 04:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the sad part, hamsters by and large have very short life spans, 3 years is about the maximum for hamsters but most of them expire at 2 years of age.
2007-02-21 04:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kayle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The life span of hamster is two to three years. Your hamster is the equivalent of an 80 year old human. Most of the problems you are noticing are age related changes. As hamsters age they sleep more and more, and become weaker and slower. Keep feeding him the same as always, and avoid stress, heat and running out of water. Don't force feed or syringe feed, for this may make him choke or have problems. Definately do not feed strange foods such as sour milk, for it may induce diarrhea. Keep his cage clean with fresh water and food always available. He will likely pass away in his sleep without pain or discomfort. If he appears to be in pain, crying and constantly fidgeting, your veterinarian may be able to help.
2007-02-21 04:32:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur hammy iz very old then my hammys 3 and she is going grey and bald but they are only supposed to live about 16 months for female and 18 months 4 male but some hammys are strange they can live quite a long time
2007-02-21 04:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 5 years...
2007-02-21 04:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by MARCO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
normal average is 3 years but like humans who live for more than a century there are exceptions with your case
2007-02-21 04:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by chiratai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three to five years is the norm, but I had a gerbil once that lived well into his eight year, so don't start worrying yet!
2007-02-21 04:33:40 · answer #9 · answered by trai 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
6yrs mine lasted for
2007-02-21 04:31:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋