2007-12-12 07:10:14 · 10 answers · asked by james w 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Several mammals including hamsters undergo a brief period of inactivity( a state of torpor) to come to terms with the environmental temperatures. They become sluggish during these times and don' like being disturbed. You may call it hibernation.
2007-12-15 13:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they get cold enough, yes. It's not a good thing to happen though, as pet hamsters which hibernate often die. If your hamster goes into hibernation you need to put its cage somewhere warmer and warm it up in your hands if necessary.
2007-12-12 07:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by Red Rose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had 2 hamsters, one died and i got another one. although i didn't like my 2nd one, i took care of it. my first one was very nice. i had both of my hamsters for about 2 -3 years and they didn't hibernate. i'm not sure if wild hamsters hibernate but if your hamster is getting lazy, eating a lot, and maybe dozing off for longer than usual, it might be getting ready to hibernate.
hope this helps!
2007-12-12 07:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by Eric Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm possitive, i bred them for years and have met many people who unfortunately believed their pet had passed away when in fact they had just been hibernating, they can also go very cold and stiff! Keep a hamster in a moderately warm room during colder months
2007-12-12 07:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by Sheryl W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ...many an unfortunate hamster has been buried in the garden whilst in hibernation.They go very cold like they are dead and its a very easy mistake to make.The trick is to always keep your hamster somewhere warm so it doesn't go into hibernation!
2007-12-12 07:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. If there is a sudden drop in temperature they will hibernate
2007-12-15 23:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by animal_mad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hampsters can enter a state of dormancy known as brumination if temperatures rise. This is a survival stragety of a small animal living in the desert.
2007-12-12 07:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by Roger S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they may if temperature stays very low but usually not.
2007-12-13 04:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had them for five years..mine never did.........
2007-12-12 07:21:13 · answer #9 · answered by richard t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but they die. Is it breathing?
2007-12-12 07:13:46 · answer #10 · answered by tshnobodysfool 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋