Roborovski Hamsters - Small and Speedy

Roborovski Hamster The Roborovski hamster is the newest family of hamster to be introduced as a pet. Very gentle and small (only 2 inches when fully grown), the Roborovski hamster is fast! They can be extremely difficult to catch if they escape, so be careful. They don’t normally bite, but if they seem agitated hold them gently until they calm down.

 

Originally found in Mongolia, the Roborovski hamster has a sandy brown back and a bright white belly. They are also characterized by white ‘eyebrows’ and whiskers – some theorize that this may be a defense mechanism as it looks as though the hamster has eyes on the back of its head!

 

The Roborovski hamster is a very active pet and fascinating to watch, but it doesn’t tend to take as well to handling as the other domestic breeds. Keep this in mind when deciding what hamster you want to take home with you!

   
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By: chase on 26-07-2010 14:33

i have tamed my robo!and if any1 wants an easy way 2 do it,just comment below.ill give any advice needed

 

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By: eliewriter on 06-02-2010 16:05

Hi, 
 
We are planning to get a pair of male Robo hamsters.  
 
I read somewhere where Robos can be considered an exotic breed. Does anyone know of any restrictions in Michigan on getting a Robo? I have not been successful in finding any info on this. 
 
Also, I would like to find a reputable breeder in Michigan who hand-raises Robos. I would greatly appreciate any information anyone can offer. 
 
Thanks very much!

 

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By: cynthiamtz on 22-12-2009 13:42

hammie lover i have expirienced that to :)

 

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By: DanoSmith1998 on 29-09-2009 18:04

Hi I Have A Roborroski Hamster But He Bites Me Whenever I Try To Pick Him Up Why Does He Do This? 
My Friend Has One And He Lets Me Lift Him. I Even Let Him Walk On My Arm And Chest. 
Why Does Mine Bite

 

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By: lemonadenoi on 21-07-2009 23:21

This site is really helpful :grin

 

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By: sakura1996 on 05-05-2009 16:22

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By: olblue08 on 12-02-2009 11:49

hey i was just wondering if hamster leashes are safe and ok to use :?

 

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By: nickieshelly on 07-12-2008 12:19

hi my hammy Nickie her roome pasde.Nickie has not been the same she dose not come out to play and run as much and she lot her glooy she is not happy like she was!do u know any thing?

 

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By: squeakychips on 29-10-2008 09:40

Hi, i have 4 roborovski hamsters, 3 female and 1 male. They have previously had babies but for some reason have eaten them. One of them has recently given birth again but the babies have survived this time. They have fur and are occasionally starting to come out of the nest and explore. I think they are roughly 2 weeks old now - does anyone know when i can clean them out and start handling them?

 

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By: DanGreen80 on 27-10-2008 15:44

I have 2 very fun Robo Dwarf Hamsters..... both males, I chose them because they were very active in the store and I got both because out of the 4 in the cage, they were running around together..... however, I recently noticed that one of them is bigger, or swelled up in the front shoulder area, is this normal? Or is he ill?

 

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By: HammieLover on 08-08-2008 02:35

Hi, 
 
I have two adorable Robo's. I've had them for I think 4 months, and they have been the best of friends. Now, yesterday they starting fighting (they have always been play fighting). One seems to be the alfa hammie and "puts the other one in his place" (I think he bites and he chases the other one), but the other one seems scared and makes a hissing sound when he is "attacked". They still sleep next to eachother and get along most of the time, other than these attacks.... I was hoping someone else had experienced this and can tell me if they are just going through a phase??? :x

 

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By: whykidzz on 12-03-2008 12:46

should i separate the female and the male when the baby roborovski is born :roll please reply me via email or here

 

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By: MIchelle Willis on 27-02-2008 17:48

We thought we had 3 female Robo's but it turns out we have not as one has just had babies. We found three on Friday, have moved them into a new cage today and found one is missing, there was some fur in the bottom so it looks as though it has been eaten. The other two seem fine one is huge and wandering around and the other is smaller but seems to be doing ok. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas about why the one has been eaten and whether we need to worry about the others.

 

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By: jess on 17-02-2008 10:02

i have just got 2 roborovskis both male and they are very scared and they have hade a bed in a tube and i want 2 handle them but the problem is that they will not come out so how can i get then to come out? 
they are very younge and shy and i would also l;ove how i can probaly handle them please if you can help me i would be very thankfull

 

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By: gabriel on 03-02-2008 19:13

i currently have three winter whites but i used to have four roborovskis. 
I found them lovley hamsters but i really dont think they should be kept as pets. With thier speed and energy i find it like keeping a bird in a cage. my advice to any potential buyers would be to really think first.

 

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By: Adam on 25-11-2007 18:23

Thanks Bob! I hope you enjoy your visit to Hamster-Zone.com, and don't forget to drop us a line if you have any suggestions or comments.

 

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By: Bob on 25-11-2007 16:57

WOW!!!! What an amazing informational resource this site is!!!!!!!!1

 

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