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A "teddy bear hamster" is a variety of the Syrian Golden Hamster, noted for a thick, long-haired coat. The colors are generally brown and tan with white markings, but some have black fur with white markings.
These hamsters have similar life cycles to other common hamsters. They are totally dependent on the mother for about 3 weeks after they are born, and can be kept in the company of their littermates (same gender) for about another 3 weeks. By this time they will be approaching adulthood. By two or three months of age, they are adults and capable of breeding. (They should be bred by 6 months if this is intended, because older hamsters can have difficulty with first matings after the age of 6 months.) Female hamsters have a gestation (pregnancy) period of just 16 to 18 days! Litters of 6 to 10 are common, although there can be more than a dozen pups.
They are generally best kept in separate cages, or with at most one or two other hamsters. Their life span is about two to three years.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoI've had 4 Teddy Bear Hamsters. The life span for a healthy Teddy Bear Hamster is 2-3 years.
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∙ 14y ago2 to 3 years is average maybe shorter or longer one of mine lived for 6 years that was my teddy bear
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∙ 12y ago2-3 years sometimes 4. life span isn't very long.
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∙ 12y ago3-5 years
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Are long haired hamsters teddy bear hamsters?
Teddy bear hamsters are just long haired syrian hamsters.
Where do teddy bear hamsters live?
Technically they only live in captivity, and never have lived in the wild due to natural causes. Teddy bear hamsters were selectively bred from ordinary short haired hamsters with unusually long coats, so probably originated from labs.
Are teddy bear hamsters color blind?
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.
What kinds of hamsters don't shed?
Hamsters don't shed.Some good hamsters to own are...-Black Bear Hamsters-Teddy or Fancy Bear Hamsters-Long Hair Hamsters
Why are teddy bear hamsters called teddy bear hamsters?
they are called teddybear hamsters because they have lots of fur and look like a bear they are big like a bear also Teddy bear hamsters are called Teddy bears because of their resemblance to a mini bear They both bite, are omnivorous, and are super cute. I believe that they are just sooo cute! Hope this helps!
Do Teddy Bear Hamsters need friends?
No as long if you care for them they will need no others.
How long do teddy bear hamsters carry their babies?
16 to 18 days.
How long do honey bear hamsters live?
Honey Bear hamsters live about 2-3 years average.
Can you mix black teddy bear hamsters with brown ones?
Yes you can as long as they are both teddy bears. I used to have 1 brown and 1 black teddy bear hamster myself.
What if you put two long haired teddy bear hamsters together and theyare the same gender?
Teddy bear hamster is another name for a syrian hamster. Syrian hamsters are very territorial and are the only type of hamster which needs to live alone. If put with another the chances are they will fight. If you wish to keep hamsters in pairs it is better to buy Russians or Chinese hamsters which are more compatible.
What are the biggest hamsters called?
Syrian hamsters are the largest if you buy a baby Syrian hamster it will be tiny but when it is fully grown it will be huge. long haired Syrian hamsters are sometimes called teddy bear hamsters because they are so much like a teddy bear
When do hamsters shed?
Hamsters do not "shed". Sometimes, adult male long hair syrian (teddy bear) hamsters will lose sections of their "skirt" (the long hair tufts by their tail), but hamster do no shed annually.
