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Yes, usually they can. In extreme cold they will go into hibernation. This is where the hamster stores up food and stays asleep until the cold period is over. If a hamster goes into hibernation it is very important not to try to wake them up.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoHamsters won't die from a cold directly, but if it progresses and becomes pneumonia, they can definitely get so ill that they die. Watch for a lot of sneezing and runny eyes or noses. This could be a sign of something more serious.
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∙ 13y agowell, the hamster NEEDS to be in temperatures between 65-75 degrees. they can freeze to death and they can have heat strokes.
from A.L.B.
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∙ 15y agoIf kept inside normal syrian hamsters don't die in winter. I wouldn't suggest puting it outside in winter at all.
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∙ 12y agooh yes they can they can get colds all right,fevers too!
(if you want more information go to a libary.)
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∙ 14y agoHamsters can get cold quite easily, and therefore can go into hibernation, so it is best to keep your hamster warm but not too hot.
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∙ 14y agoHamsters hibernate in the wild for winter, it doesn't kill them. However pet (domesticated hamsters) can't hibernate because it would kill them.
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∙ 12y agoWild hamsters sleep during the winter, but I'm not quite sure if they do as household pets...my guess is they don't.
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What color is winter white at spring or summer?
If you buy a winter white (or siberian) dwarf hamster during the winter, it is white with a light gray stripe on its back. The color of a winter white dwarf hamster's coat depends on your hamster. You have to wait until spring or summer to see. :)
What does this mean your hamster is sleeping a lot?
It's just the breed. All Hamsters need to sleep for a long time. I have a teddy bear hamster, and she is actually very active. Some hamsters though, do sleep a lot. They are nocturnal, so they sleep a lot during the day
Why are raccoons and skunks not true hibernators?
Raccoons and skunks may be seen about during winter months. During the coldest and snowiest times they remain in their den and sleep. It is not a true hibernation, however, as they may arise during less severe days and forage for food.
Do turtles eat during winter?
Some turtles do and some turtles don't cause during winter it's hard to find food for certain animals liek turtles
What might a tortoise do to deal with harsh winter conditions?
they realy sleep in the day they sleep alot
Do zebras sleep during winter?
they sleep but they do not hibernate
What is winter sleep?
Winter sleep is called hibernation. Hibernation is when animals (such as bears) sleep for multiple months in order to conserve energy during the winter.
What color is winter white at spring or summer?
If you buy a winter white (or siberian) dwarf hamster during the winter, it is white with a light gray stripe on its back. The color of a winter white dwarf hamster's coat depends on your hamster. You have to wait until spring or summer to see. :)
How lazy can a hamster be?
A hamster could be lazy during the day because all hamsters are nocturnal. That means they sleep during the day but are active at night.
Why do Goannas sleep during Winter?
because
What hamster is better Roborovski hamster or winter Wight hamster?
I prefer winter white.
Is a hamster noctournal?
Yes! They will sleep during the day and play during the night, therefore do not keep it in your bedroom!
What do animals do during winter in the tundra?
They Mostly Sleep
Do baby turtles sleep during the winter?
no they are reptiles
Which insect does not sleep spider or bee?
a batter butt In the non-winter months, honeybees don't sleep at all.
Do northern flickers sleep in the winter?
Flickers do not sleep during the winter in the lower mainland of British Columbia. They feed off the suet we put out for them all winter long.
If a hamster is white what kind is it?
It is a winter hamster
