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No!! Hamsters are not true hibernators. Hamsters like to be in the range of 65 75 degree Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit they may go into a temporary hibernating state. This temporary hibernating state is called torpor: Torpor is a form of dormancy that is very similar to hibernation. But the difference between hibernation and torpor is how long the animals sleep times vary and how much the animal's bodies slow down. Torpor is a state of regulated hypothermia in an Endotherm: An Endotherm is an animal that is capable of maintaining its body temperature above the temperature of the external environment. Torpor may last just a few hours but usually no more than a day. Some mammals that live through cold periods when food is hard to find especially very small mammals have the ability to let their body temperature drop. Hamsters can go into this hibernating state and they have retained the ability to do so in captivity.
A true hibernation is a state of dormancy that allows an animal to conserve energy during the winter months when food is in short supply. During hibernation animals slow their metabolism to a very low level, this allow them to use their energy reserves stored as body fat at a much slower rate.
If you have a hibernating hamster in this sleeping (torpor) state it may appear that all life is extinct in the hamster and it may appear to be life-less (dead). It will not respond to sound, handling or touching. A hibernating hamster will curl up into a ball in the nest, this is to conserve heat in the abdominal region. You will be able to pick the hamster up without him knowing it, and will not wake up on handling. But close observation will reveal the hamster's whiskers (vibrissae) are still twitching. The hamster still has to breath when in torpor, although very very slowly this can be seen on close observation. The hamster must be aroused by slowly warming and gentle handling and stroking. After the arousal period it may be noted that hamster will be little groggy and trembling this will last only for a very short time.Thanks for listneaning and if u dont understand basicly the temperature needs to be 15C+ or it will hibernate and die and i knoe that because it happend to me enyway good luck
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoare you a retard hamsters dont hibernate why do you think you dont see huge fat hamsters
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∙ 9y agoFirst, hamsters don't hibernate. Hamsters torpor, which means they have a light hibernation. When they torpor, the hamsters might die. It is best to keep the hamster warm.
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∙ 14y agono these hamsters do not hibernate
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What do hamsters do when the hibernate and when do the usually do it?
In the wild they hibernate by sleeping in the winter. But as a pet, hamsters do not hibernate as they should be warm all winter because they should live indoors.
My hamster is sleeping a lot and has lots of food in her cheek pouches why is this?
She may be trying to hibernate. Hamsters are not allowed to hibernate. They are nocturnal creatures, so they love the dark. But she might just be storing food, to eat later my hamster does that, but puts it in her bedding! aww :D
What animals in the uk hibernate?
hedgehogs, hamsters, foxes, badgers and squirrels
How long do hamster sleep during the day?
Hamsters do not hibernate, BUT they go into a hibernating state. Hamsters are not true hibernaters but they go into a state of winter numbness allowing them to hibernate. It hibernates for about four/five months of winter. Normally hamsters should not hibernate.
What animals hibernate?
All Bears hibernate.
Do hamsters hibernate and how?
No, pet hamsters don't hibernate, only wild ones.
What do hamsters do when the hibernate and when do the usually do it?
In the wild they hibernate by sleeping in the winter. But as a pet, hamsters do not hibernate as they should be warm all winter because they should live indoors.
Do roborovski hamsters hibernate?
IF im not mistaken.............. most hamsters sleep(hibernate)during rainy or cold weather. they usually snuggle up 2gether in their groups to maintain body temp.
Are hamsters Migrate or Hibernnate?
hibernate
What month do hamsters hibernate?
There isn't a specific month, but always when it is coldest. Most pet hamsters do not hibernate as long as the house is kept relatively warm.
Animals that hibernate that start with h?
hamsters,hedgehogs
How do you prevent your hamster from hibernating?
Hamsters only hibernate in the wild.
Can pet hamsters tolerate heat?
yes but they might hibernate
Do hibernating hamster live if buried alive?
hamsters don't hibernate!!!!!!
My hamster is sleeping a lot and has lots of food in her cheek pouches why is this?
She may be trying to hibernate. Hamsters are not allowed to hibernate. They are nocturnal creatures, so they love the dark. But she might just be storing food, to eat later my hamster does that, but puts it in her bedding! aww :D
What animals in the uk hibernate?
hedgehogs, hamsters, foxes, badgers and squirrels
Do hamsters hybennate?
In the wild, yes they do. However domestic hamsters usually only hibernate in extreme cold weather. I have had four hamsters and only one went into hibernation. When hamsters hibernate they can easily be mistaken to be dead. One thing you must not do is use a hairdryer to try and wake it up. You shoud just leave it to wake naturally.
