Pet Name : Hamster
- Scientific Name : Cricetinae
- Mass : Roborovski hamster: 20 – 25 g, Chinese hamster: 30 – 45 g, Chinese striped hamster: 17 – 31 g
- Length : Roborovski hamster: 4.5 – 5 cm, Chinese hamster: 8.2 – 13 cm, Chinese striped hamster: 7.4 – 10 cm
- Order : Rodentia
- Kingdom : Animalia
- Life Span : Roborovski hamster: 3 years, Chinese hamster: 2 – 3 years
Temperament
The Syrian hamster has an inquisitive personality and must be provided with adequate mental stimulation or they have a tendency to escape. They are incredibly docile and enjoy being handled and interacting with their owners.
Health
Checking your hamster's bottom can tell you a lot about a hamster's health. Discharge, blood, faecal matter, or moisture could all be indicative of health problems such as infected wombs, bowel problems, and wet tail. Hamsters, particularly Syrian hamsters, can be affected by the disease known as wet tail.