i want to get another hamster and i need recomended types
2007-03-06 15:01:30 · 11 answers · asked by marenloveshamsters 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I would agree that the Syrian Hamster is the most docile and easy to handle, but what kind do you currently have? If that kind is working for you, then stick with what you know and like. Teddy Bears are just long haired Syrians. They are very fuzzy and very cute! I have found the dwarf varieties to be more skittish and bitey.
Just be aware that hamsters are pretty much solitary animals and if you put two together that are not littermates, they will probably fight. Especially with the Syrians. I beleive that some of the dwarf species can be kept together, but they also should be littermates and you need a very large cage so that they can each have their own territory.
If you will have each hamster in it's own cage, then look around and see which type strikes your fancy, do some research on how to care for the new type and go for it!
2007-03-07 02:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by ratgrrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without a doubt a syrian hamster ( other wise known as a teddy bear hamster or goldern hamster) they are the larger of the breed and are much easier to handle and care for. I dont know why, but I would get a male to as they seem alot more laid back and chilled! I find tham to be a bundle of joy, he will keep you amused for hours on end, and seem to love human attention much more than the other breeds. Have lots of fun with your new friend, but one bit of advice, syrian hamsters are solitary hamsters and must be housed on their own.
2007-03-06 20:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eh, hamsters are hamsters. Its all about the personal hamster itself. Like humans, we are supposed to be compassionate however not all of us are. Just go to a pet store and see which of the hamsters is friendly. Its about the personality not the breed.
2007-03-06 15:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by blackhorse_81 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest that you get a teddy bear hamster... they may be bigger than the dwarf, but they are definetly more friendly and have better people bonds...... they can be moody and territorial at times though.... I used to breed them, but they multiply like crazy.......... it takes them 3 weeks justation and they can have up to 16 babies at one time!
2007-03-06 15:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by bubbles 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, it relies upon I genuinely have had 5 Syrian Hamsters and dwarf hamsters and one bit each and all of the time i grew to become into no longer able to hold him, one she bit while she grew to become into nervouse and others have been wonderful and under no circumstances bitten. it particularly relies upon you cant % one thats going to be wonderful beacuse you dont understand yet whether it does bit you may nevertheless take care off it as that is going to grow to be tame given time to get used to you.
2016-09-30 07:47:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i;ve always liked gerbils....
BUT...
find family that has a mom and dad that are really nice, and see if they have raised the babies or not. teddy bear hamsters that come from nice parents and are well handled are fine...
2007-03-06 15:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by Twilite 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dont get a dwarf hamster.
Those little dudes are meeeean.
2007-03-06 15:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the little ones that are polite and shake your hand when introduced.
2007-03-06 15:07:04 · answer #8 · answered by dad 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe campbell hamsters
2007-03-06 17:13:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its not the same kind you already have keep them separate. they will fight. they are all friendly, just make sure you wash ur hands after eating when handling them. they will bit thinking it's food.
2007-03-06 15:11:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋