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Probably the most common domesticated hamster, Syrian Hamsters (also known as Golden Hamster, Fancy Hamster, and Teddy Bear Hamster) can grow up to 7 inches (18cm) in length, with the females being slightly larger than the males. Syrian Hamsters are extremely territorial, so they should not be housed together as they will fight frequently and fiercely with other hamsters. Don’t be fooled when you go to a pet store or breeder and see several young Syrian hamsters living together – they don’t develop their solitary nature until they reach 6-10 weeks of age. After that they become increasingly intolerant of other hamsters and will fight, often to the death, if housed with any other hamsters, as hamster breeder Tammy Crum discovered for herself:
“A previous partner of mine used a shelving system to store the hamster, with Syrians on top. They were in a fish tank and somehow one got out and landed in a tank with Roborovskis. Needless to say that by the time he discovered the missing culprit all the Robs were dead.” Remember: only one Syrian Hamster per cage! Syrian Hamsters tend to be larger than other domestic hamsters, and so are able to be handled for longer periods of time before becoming tired. Although commonly known as the Golden Hamster, Syrian Hamsters can appear in more than 40 different color types, thanks to today’s advanced breeding techniques.
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By: Eclaire on 23-04-2011 14:10
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