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How do you tell if your hamster is dead or of it is hibernating?
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∙ 12y ago
Don't worry if you think your hamster is dead, many have confused death with hibernation. You can tell if the hamster is hibernating when: 1. Its body temperature had dropped (Its cold) 2. Its rigid and stiff looking 3. Very slightly the whiskers on the hamster will move. The hamster will still have to breathe in its hibernation state. This happens because the hamster goes through a winter numbness. Hamsters like temperatures around 65 F - 72 F (18-22 C). So don't let the temperature in your house drop 15F (13C). To wake the hamster from its hibernation try turning the heat up to a little warmer. Then pick the hamster up gently and thaw him/her out with your hands. To prevent hibernation try putting more wood shavings, so the hamster can borrow deep and stay warmer. Hamsters a very senseitive to the light so make sure when putting your hamster in a cage put it away from drafts and sunlight. (They also do not like loud noises). To thaw it out try stroking it gentley with your hand. Normally hamsters should not hibernate. They hibernate for four/five months.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agowell since hamsters dont hibernate.... srry. Hamsters do hibernate. While hibernating they will be in deep sleep and they will not be stiff. Hamsters start hibernating if the temperature is below 60ºF . To awake a hamster, add more bedding so they can go under and keep warm, or you can out them in both of your hands to keep warm, or you can raise the temperature 5 degrees every 6 or 8 hours until the temperature returns to about 68-75ºF.
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∙ 12y ago:D Everyone knows just poke it and see what happends if it is not moving it is dead or bring it to a vet and see and i dont know if Hamsters do. No not true, it could be in hibernation they don't feel anything when you touch them.
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∙ 15y agoA hamster's hibernating signs are: 1.Your hamster takes most of it's food to it's bed 2.Your hamster sleeps day and night 3.In summer they don't sleep as much as they do in the winter time
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∙ 14y agoThe only hamsters that hibernate are Russian hamsters
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∙ 12y agoyou should try to wake it up and if it doesn't wake up after about 2 hours then it is dead.or you may be able to feel its heart beat but it is beating very slowly.
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What happens if a hamster it does't move?
Technically it's not hibernation, but they will slow down their body functions (they become "torpid") if the room temperature of the room they are in gets unusually low, but shouldn't just go into hibernation just because it's the winter season. If your hamster reaches this state, in most cases do not to disturb them. Let them come out of it naturally. Golden hamsters become sluggish at about 14C and torpid at about 10C. Dwarf hamsters aren't known to hibernate, and Syrian hamsters should be warmed to get them out of hibernation because they can die if they are in this state too long. Lack of water, and sudden temperature change can cause a sort of hibernation, and this is dangerous. Wake them up, and get them water, food, and warmth. I remember reading a post in the group about a family who put their hamster in the fridge, thinking it was dead, and then being surprised the next morning when the hamster was in the fridge chewing on veggies, as happy as can be! My point is, your hamster might not be dead, just hibernating. Check the whiskers, because on a hibernating hamster, they'll be twitching.
Do chickens migrate hibernate or adapt to its environment?
No. If your chickens are 'hibernating' they are most probably dead :'( svgksavhdksavgkud
If a hamster is stiff does it mean its dead?
If it is like that, cold and not breathing, yes, it is dead.
Do hamsters go hard when they hibarnate?
No, your hamster is dead.
How would you know if an animal is dead or hibernating?
If your snake is hibernating, it will still be moving slowly, and breathing. If your snake is dead, it will most likely not be moving, and it won't be breathing. However, some dead snakes will still bite and twitch a little after they die. This will usually last for a few minutes.
Is my hamster hibernating it is cold but floppy. It looks like it is lifeless but tha'ts what hamster's are supposed to look like when they are hibernating. Its paws are curled up and so is its body.?
It's probably not dead. It is maybe sleeping for awhile. I mean hamsters have to sleep to you know.
How do you awake a hibernating hamster?
Punch it :D
What is it when your hamster is constantly sleeping?
Does it ever wake up?? But its still breathing??if it is but it is not waking up then it could be hibernating Where do you place your hamster's cage?? it it is too cold?? then they are hibernating..
How do you prevent your hamster from hibernating?
Hamsters only hibernate in the wild.
Do hibernating hamster live if buried alive?
hamsters don't hibernate!!!!!!
Why is your hamster sleeping more than usual?
It's probably pseudo-hibernating, it's completely normal.
What must you do when hamster acts slow?
he will probably be hibernating so just leave him
What is the best things for hamsters to eat when its hibernating?
I don't think food is the matter of them hibernating. You should just feed them regular hamster food. Make sure they are warm and not on water or swimming. You can try to hold him to make your hamster to feel warm.
Is a hibernating bear alive or dead?
Alive?
How do you know if your hampsteris hibernating or dead?
poke him
How can you tell if a hedgehog is dead or hibernating?
Hedgehogs are very small animals and should NEVER go into hibernation they are way to small to live of their body but if the conitions are to cold or not in there favor they will go into hibernation and they will most likely die:(
How do you know if your dwarf hamster is hibernating?
if a hamster is hibernating(this counts for all hamsterss not just dwarfs), it will stay in its bed for ages and wont wanna come out. gently hold it in your hands and see if you can encourage it to start being active! (i just made this up but it is proberly right!)
