I'm not sure. But I know they have very poor eyesight and worse depth perception. To make up for their loss in eyesight, they have very strong scent glands which they use to mark a trail whenever they are lost.
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not all hamsters have to be kept alone, in fact most hamsters like to be with others from the same type or family. dwarf hamsters, Chinese hamsters, robo dwarf hamsters, and lots more all like to be with family and others. If they are kept alone its either because of its personality, if they are put together with a type they don't connect with or because they see a threat . i hope this helps:)
Hamsters have naturally bad eyesight, but there isn't a massive chance of them developing blindness, although if your hamster seems to be confused or it's eyes seem glazed over or are leaving a discharge take it to a vet immediately.
Dwarf hamsters are attracted to bright colors such as red, yellow, and orange. They have poor eyesight but are sensitive to motion and color, and may be drawn to colorful objects in their environment.
Not all Teddy Bear Hamsters have red eyes. Most have black eyes, grow to be about five inches long, and will bite if not cared for gently. Teddy Bear Hamsters have a light brown or gold coat, and prefer to live alone.
I recommend getting a dwarf hamster because dwarf hamsters are less territorial and most of the time can be kept together in the same cage. If you put two Syrian hamsters together they will fight to the death.
only 3 inches in front of their face, They also have HORRIBLE depth percepsion so keep them away from steep stairs
hamsters dont realy drink much, i would wait and see what happens
No, Syrian hamsters must be housed alone when they get to be 9 weeks old and would definitely kill and even eat any other hamster with them, especially a dwarf. Dwarf hamsters can often be kept in groups however.
Hamsters teeth can grow. So if it grows too big, they will have difficulty eating and if they can't eat they will die from starvation. So if you see your hamster biting the bars of its cage, give it something else to wear its teeth down.
when you hold a dwarf hamster you just cup your hands if you dont know what i meen ask some one else to show you how you cup your hands but i think you will know right away (just put your hands together in a cup form)
Different dwarf hamsters have different lifespans: * Chinese dwarf hamster has a lifespan of 2 to 3 years * a Russian dwarf has a lifespan of 1.5 to 2 years, but if well looked after, can live longer - even 4 or 5 years * roboroski dwarf has a lifespan of 3 to 3.5 years Most average dwarf hamsters live to about 2-3 years.