Hamster Habits
Syrian hamsters are larger than dwarf hamsters. Syrians are usually between 5-7 inches in length. They live between 1.5 years to 3 years(though some have lived longer).
Syrian hamsters are crepuscular, which means that they are most active at dawn and dusk.
These beautiful creatures are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plant and meat based foods.
Syrian hamsters are crepuscular, which means that they are most active at dawn and dusk.
These beautiful creatures are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plant and meat based foods.
Syrian hamsters are able to breed at about a month old. Female syrian hamsters are pregnant for about 16 days and they can have many pups! Twinkie our honey bear syrian, had 2 litters. The first was 10 pups but thry all died, I dont think her body was ready to feed and nourish pups yet. So we waited a bit and tried again. This time I think she had quite a few but ended up with only 5. Sometimes the moms will eat the litter down to a number she can handle. Other reasons a mother syrian hamster might fo this is also if they're stressed from too much noise or people bothering them.