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Syrian hamsters live an average of 2-3 years. In rare cases, some may even live up to 5 years!

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When do Syrian hamsters come an adult?

Syrian hamsters become an adult at 5 weeks old. This is the age when they need to be separated from their parents as they can mate.


Are Syrian hamsters all boys?

No, Syrian Hamsters can be male or female.


Can Syrian hamsters swim?

yes but they can catch cold and die easily


Are golden hamsters Syrian hamsters?

Yes, it's just another name of calling them:). As well as Golden Hamsters, Syrian hamsters are also sometimes referred to as teddy bear hamsters (long haired syrian hamsters), alien hamsters (hairless syrian hamsters), black bear or european black bear (black syrian hamsters). They are all variations in colour/coat of the same species of hamster. I believe all hamsters are from Syrian so they all have a common ancestry


Do Fancy Syrian Hamsters have long fur?

long haired syrian hamsters have long hair... short haired syrian hamsters have short hair


What color is Syrian?

Syrian hamsters aka golden hamsters, come in a wide variety of colors and patterns and fur lengths. All of the larger hamsters (about the size of a 12 yr old's hand) are Syrian hamsters. "Teddy Bear" and "Black Bear" hamsters are examples of breeds of Syrian hamsters. I have breed brown, black, white, cream, and even red syrian's. Though the 'traditional' syrian (50's era) was brown with dark flashes on the cheek pouches, and a gray belly. A little later the white belly became popular.


What is the Syrian hamsters wild habitat?

the Syrian dessert


Will your Syrian hamster kill your fancy hamster?

'Fancy' hamsters are just Syrian hamsters with interesting fur. Syrian hamsters are solitary creatures, and will fight against another. Do not put them together.


Are Syrian and sable hamsters the same?

no if they are in the same cage they would fight. syrian and sable hamsters are not the same


are Syrian hamsters good to keep?

Syrian hamsters are good to keep for older and more responsible children. Parents should also be mindful that Syrian hamsters may nip or bite if they do not wish to be bothered.


Are Syrian hamsters clever?

all hamsters are very clever


How can you tell what age your Syrian hamster is?

Old Hamsters are Lazy, also have bad teeth then usual