the most common types of hamsters



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Although the word "hamster" refers to some 24 species of small rodents, there are only about five in the domestic market. Here is a list of the most common types of hamsters.

Syrian

Syrian hamsters are larger and can reach 6-7 cm in length. They are usually golden brown with a white belly, but are available in a wide range of colors and hair types. Is often called long-haired Teddy Bear hamster. They live about 2 - 2 1 / 2 years, often prefer to live alone and tend to do very well pets. It is the most common type of hamster.

Campbell's

Campbell's dwarf hamster a length of 3 to 5 cm. These dwarf hamsters are often gray with a white belly. They live about 1 1 / 2 to 2 years and generally live well together. Because of their small size, they are a little harder than other hamsters, but they still make good pets.

White Winter

White Winter, another dwarf hamster, and also known as Siberia, up to 4 inches long. They have a dark stripe on the back and gray-brown, but gray-brown in winter is replaced by a white coat. Life expectancy at birth is about 1 1 / 2 to 2 years, and sometimes live together. For a small hamster, can be good for pets.

Roborovski

Roborovski a small hamster, grow to a maximum of 4 cm in length. This type of hamster is a brown color and are very fast and interesting. Life expectancy is on average 3 - 3 1 / 2 years and can live in pairs or family groups. Despite their small size and speed with caution can be wonderful pets.

Chinese

The Chinese have a length of 4-5 cm and are also known as striped hamster, rat-tailed gray or white. They are dark gray with a dark stripe on the back and have longer tails than other hamsters. Can accommodate 2 1 / 2 to 3 years and can happily live in peace. Chinese hamsters can be very sweet and would make a wonderful pet.

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