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- Roborovski hamster
- Chinese hamster
- Syrian Hamster
- russian dwarf hamster
- Would you like to know more about hamsters?
There are different different species of hamsters, all of them with different qualities and attributes that make them special. If you are thinking of adopting one of these small rodents, it is essential that you get informed first and, in this way, you can find out which type of hamster best suits what you are looking for.
First of all you should be clear about what you are looking for in a pet: a fun and sociable friend, a small rodent that you can just watch or a pet to teach tricks and train. Keep reading this PeritoAnimal article and discover the different hamster species.
Roborovski hamster
The Roborovski hamster is shy and independent. While there are some nice and sweet specimens, most likely will try to slip out of your hands when you try to catch them. This is a hamster that needs a lot of confidence to interact well with you. Sometimes they can even bite. But don't worry, they don't usually hurt too much!
The Roborovski hamster is originally from Russia, China and Kazakhstan. It is the ideal pet if you love to see a hamster running on the wheel. It is very small, reaching only 5 cm in adulthood.
Chinese hamster
this is one of rodent lovers' favorite hamsters. The Chinese hamster is an exotic Asian specimen that, although there are brown colored specimens, the most common is gray.
It is much larger than the roborovski, having about 10 centimeters in length. Furthermore, it is a friendly and playful hamster. He enjoys getting out of his cage and running around the house after you. Many tutors even report that they even curl up to sleep in their laps.
The sweet and active character of this hamster will win your heart if what you are looking for is a hamster to keep you company and train through games and rewards as positive reinforcement.
Syrian Hamster
The Syrian hamster, as its name indicates, comes from Syria and is a specimen found in a threatened state in most countries (yes, it's surprising)!
This species of hamster measures between 15 and 17 centimeters, depending on the sex of the animal. It is one of the most beautiful species for me due to its soft and fuzzy fur. They are very friendly animals with whom they are fed, but they need some time to adapt to the tutor and trust him.
It is a suitable species for children at some age because although they are fragile, they are sociable and it is rare for them to nibble.
russian dwarf hamster
The Russian Dwarf Hamster is an especially sweet and sociable pet, also recommended for children of some age who want their first pet. It is not a very large species of hamster, it measures between 7 and 10 centimeters in length and that is why it is important to be very careful when interacting with them, due to their fragility because they are so small.
A very interesting curiosity about this species of hamster is that they can hibernate. When this happens, after 16 hours of hibernation, their coat becomes all white.
Would you like to know more about hamsters?
If you have recently adopted a hamster or are thinking about adopting one of these wonderful animals, be sure to read all about hamster care and feeding. And if you haven't chosen a name for your new friend yet, check out our list of hamster names. You will definitely find the perfect name!