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Does a hamster need light for sleep?

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No, they are nocturnal and don't need light for sleep.

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they are born that way and they are nocturnal

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Yes, they are nocturnal and crepuscular. They see just as well at night as in the day.

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No, hamsters are nocturnal they are ment to live in the dark, they can see in the dark. A nightlight is not nessacary.

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