WhitneyPictures of Dwarf Hamsters
May 29th 2008 14:26
There are different species of dwarf hamsters; the most common being Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters, Chinese Dwarf Hamsters, Roborovski's Dwarf Hamsters, and Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamsters.
Unlike Syrian hamsters, you can typically house more than one dwarf hamster in the same cage; just make sure that you have ample room for the hamsters to be able to get away from each other if need be. Remember that it's best to keep same sex pairs, and to watch out for bullying amongst males. If you want to house 2 males, it's best to get brothers, as by introducing male hamsters at different times, you may run into territoriality and bullying.
Dwarf hamsters are still hamsters, and they can be cannibalistic, which is why it's best to get brother and sister pairs (2 males or 2 females). You'd hate for your child to go in and feed or check on the hamsters to find that he's missing one, much less see a bloody mess.
When picking out a dwarf hamster, you may want to check out thie guide/ comparison, as some dwarf hamsters are more handlible than others and some are larger or smaller than others.
Campbell's
Scientific Name: Phodopus Campbelli
Common Names: Djungarian or siberian hamster
Origin: China, mongolia, siberia
Natural Habitat: Steppes
Weight: 1 oz. (28.35 g)
Length: 3 - 4 In. (7.6 - 10 cm)
Lifespan: 1.5 - 2 Years
Temperament: slow, easy to handle
Winter White
Scientific Name: Phodopus Sungorus
Common Names: siberian or russian hamster
Origin: Kazakhstan, manchuria, mongolia, siberia
Natural Habitat: grassland, steppes
Weight: 1 - 2 oz. (28.35 - 56.7 g)
Length: 4 In. (10 cm)
Lifespan: 1.5 - 2 Years
Temperament: slow, easy to handle
Roborovski
Scientific Name: Phodopus Roborovski
Common Names: Robo, Rob or Desert hamster
Origin: China, mongolia, russia
Natural Habitat: desert, semi-desert
Weight: .5 - .75 Oz (14 - 21 g)
Length: 2 In. (5.1 cm)
Lifespan: 3 - 3.5 Years
Temperament: quick, jumpy
Chinese
Scientific Name: Phodopus Griseus
Common Names: rat-like or striped hamster
Origin: China
Natural Habitat: steppes, semi-desert
Weight: 1 - 1.5 Oz (28 - 42 g)
Length: 4 - 5 In. (10 - 13 cm)
Lifespan: 2 - 3 Years
Temperament: ranges from "Sweet" to "aggressive"
The images below are mostly of Roborvski's Dwarf Hamsters.
Unlike Syrian hamsters, you can typically house more than one dwarf hamster in the same cage; just make sure that you have ample room for the hamsters to be able to get away from each other if need be. Remember that it's best to keep same sex pairs, and to watch out for bullying amongst males. If you want to house 2 males, it's best to get brothers, as by introducing male hamsters at different times, you may run into territoriality and bullying.
Dwarf hamsters are still hamsters, and they can be cannibalistic, which is why it's best to get brother and sister pairs (2 males or 2 females). You'd hate for your child to go in and feed or check on the hamsters to find that he's missing one, much less see a bloody mess.
When picking out a dwarf hamster, you may want to check out thie guide/ comparison, as some dwarf hamsters are more handlible than others and some are larger or smaller than others.
Campbell's
Scientific Name: Phodopus Campbelli
Common Names: Djungarian or siberian hamster
Origin: China, mongolia, siberia
Natural Habitat: Steppes
Weight: 1 oz. (28.35 g)
Length: 3 - 4 In. (7.6 - 10 cm)
Lifespan: 1.5 - 2 Years
Temperament: slow, easy to handle
Winter White
Scientific Name: Phodopus Sungorus
Common Names: siberian or russian hamster
Origin: Kazakhstan, manchuria, mongolia, siberia
Natural Habitat: grassland, steppes
Weight: 1 - 2 oz. (28.35 - 56.7 g)
Length: 4 In. (10 cm)
Lifespan: 1.5 - 2 Years
Temperament: slow, easy to handle
Roborovski
Scientific Name: Phodopus Roborovski
Common Names: Robo, Rob or Desert hamster
Origin: China, mongolia, russia
Natural Habitat: desert, semi-desert
Weight: .5 - .75 Oz (14 - 21 g)
Length: 2 In. (5.1 cm)
Lifespan: 3 - 3.5 Years
Temperament: quick, jumpy
Chinese
Scientific Name: Phodopus Griseus
Common Names: rat-like or striped hamster
Origin: China
Natural Habitat: steppes, semi-desert
Weight: 1 - 1.5 Oz (28 - 42 g)
Length: 4 - 5 In. (10 - 13 cm)
Lifespan: 2 - 3 Years
Temperament: ranges from "Sweet" to "aggressive"
The images below are mostly of Roborvski's Dwarf Hamsters.
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great pics!
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Tyronne, they do like like mice.. These guys just don't have tails.