Hamster General Information (Part I)

General Information

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Hamster General Information (Part I)
Is a hamster a right companion foryou?

·         Average Size

·         Habitat

·         Distribution

·         Description

·         UPDATE: Different Hamster Breeds

o    Syrian Hamsters

o    Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters

o    Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters

o    Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters

o    Chinese Hamsters

·         *Burrowing

·         UPDATE: Myths and Misconceptions about Hamsters

·         UPDATE: Myths about their Behavior

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Common hamster (7)

There are two types of hamsters commonly sold as pets. Most are golden hamsters, also known as Syrian hamsters. These have many hair colors and maybe short- or long-haired. Siberian dwarf hamsters are smaller, with short, greyish-brown hair on top and white hair below. (5)

Is a hamster a right companion for you? (A checklist) (9)

Hamsters may be friendly pets when handled regularly, but some individuals fail to tame well and are prone to biting, especially when first awakened. Golden hamsters tend to be less aggressive than Siberian dwarf hamsters and therefore are probably better pets. With good care, a hamster may live two to five years. (5)

Average Size

4 to 5 inches long (9)

Habitat

Dry places, on steppes, sand dunes, borders of deserts. Common hamster also found on agricultural land and river banks.(7)

Distribution

Common hamster: Belgium to Lake Baikal in