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With most lethal genes in hamsters where both germ cells contain the mutant gene death or significant deformity results, but where only one germ cell contains the mutant gene the resultant offspring are healthy.
A lethal gene is created when a mutation carries a "double helping" of a particular gene. The result will be the death of the hamster. The only lethal genes currently known that the average pet owner might come into contact with is the Light Grey (or Lethal Grey) and the Dominant Spot. There are other lethal genes out there but they are not in general circulation and most are confined primarily to laboratories. In the event that two hamsters carrying lethal genes are bred, approximately one quarter of the unborn pups will die before the birth. Under normal conditions the mother's body would absorb the dead pups, if not, it is likely that the mother will also die. Any surviving hamsters with these genes do not generally show any adverse affects.
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Is eating hamster faces OK?
NO. It contains body waste from the animal that could be harmful
Are hamster droppings harmful to humans?
well if you have an allegy it will effect your aligey
Your hamster is producing a white smelly discharge in her cage?
i don't know if i get your question but i think that is urine.
How do you give a hamster a bath?
you do not give a hamster a bath it will get a disease like wet tail and will surely die. A hamster shall not take a bath. it will really hurt the hamster and sooner die.
What is the pink thing sticking out of our girl hamster Is she having a baby?
its not a girl.
Is broccoli harmful to a hamster?
No its not.
Is putting foam in hamster cages safe?
No, defiantly not. It could potentially be very harmful to the hamster.
Is a hamster an organism?
Yes. An organism is a living thing. A hamster is a living thing. Therefore, a hamster is an organism.
Did the hamster eat all the food?
Possibly
Are hamster bites harmful to other hamsters?
yeah a little
Is it harmful for a hamster to eat a thumb tack?
yes because its harmful if a human eats one and a hamster is smaller and fragile
Is a rotastak hamster a dwarf hamster?
there is no such thing but if you mean a roborovski hamster yes its a dwarf
Are hamster in danger?
Not as a species. From inexperienced handlers, possibly.
How can you tell a male hamster from a boy hamster?
That is the same thing.
Is news papper harmful to a hamster?
yes the chemicals in the paper can harm it.
Can a honey bear hamster ast celery?
The proper name is Syrian Hamster, and no, they cannot eat celery. It is too stingy and could be harmful.
Can fly hamster go on a touch screen phone?
Not such thing is flying hamster
