How old is the Syrian hamster that is dying?
Our 2 year-old Syrian hamster is dying. Noticed on Wed. evening that she was shaking and felt her and she was stone cold. Picked her up and she bit me hard which isn’t like her as we held her from buying her so she was very tame.
Where can you find a Syrian hamster in the wild?
Usually found in the wild in Turkey and Syria (where it gets its name), they have spread throughout the Middle East and domestically into other parts of the world. Numbers in the wild are low as their natural habitat is under threat, but domestic numbers are stable due to successful captive breeding programs.
What kind of eyes does a Syrian hamster have?
There are many color variations, but here are the most common. Black – The Black Syrians have dark black fur, with some hamsters retaining a light belly. Both the eyes and ears are also black. White – There is actually no true Albino Syrian Hamster gene. Its possible to get White hamsters with red eyes, but the eyes will normally darken with age.
How big of a cage does a Syrian hamster need?
Syrian Hamsters are active animals and require a decent sized cage to live in, the minimum size being around 60 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm – though bigger is better. Some pet shops sell cages specifically for these hamsters that will be the ideal size and layout for them.
Our 2 year-old Syrian hamster is dying. Noticed on Wed. evening that she was shaking and felt her and she was stone cold. Picked her up and she bit me hard which isn’t like her as we held her from buying her so she was very tame.
Which is better to handle a Syrian hamster or a dwarf hamster?
You can then pull the hamster out of the cage and place it into he palm of you other hand. Remember that dwarf hamsters are much smaller and faster than the the larger Syrian breed. Dwarf hamsters are thus more difficult to handle and require extra care when being handled. This is especially the case when young children are involved in this.
Do you have to keep Syrian hamsters in separate cages?
If you have multiple Syrian hamsters, you have to keep them in separate cages and they should have their own toys. Not all types of hamsters are insufferable solitary hermits, though.
What was the name of the hamster that just died?
There are some little miracles in nature though – 3 years is a long time for a hammy. He died quietly with plenty of food and water, and was all cosied up in a ball – so I hope even with his tumours he felt no pain. Just seen the update. Thanks OP. I hope you are ok. I’ve heard to opposite.