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I thought it was more like 5!

All hamsters live 3-4 years and some times 5 yrs.

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How long does a hamster live for?

Syrian hamster - 2-3 years Dwarf - 1-2 years


What is the latin name for hamster?

The commonest pet hamster is the Syrian or Golden hamster, Mesocricetus auratus.


Two most popular hamsters?

The two most popular types of hamsters commonly kept as pets are the Syrian hamster (also known as the golden hamster) and the dwarf hamster (which includes various species like Russian Campbell dwarf, Roborovski, and Chinese hamsters). These two types are popular due to their small size, cute appearance, and relatively easy care requirements.


What is the name for a black and white hamster i mean by i have a hamster with black and white on it is it a Syrian hamster or what kind?

if the hamster has long har all over the body quite (scruffy looking) then its proberly a russan hamster or if its a small long haired its a russan dwaf if it has short har quite normal sized then its a syririan hamster if its got shortish har (not very long) then its a average chinesse dwaf hamster if its not any of these then i could be a roboroviski dwaf hamster these are quite speedy hard to handle then its one of them hamsters come in differant sizes breed and color my guess if its a syrian hamster if you are not satisfied with this awnser then check the web site at pets at home look at the small pets part and at the left hand side and click pets at store i hope this has gave you the awnser from annomous hamster owner Excuse me for writing this on this. You do have an awesome point(whoever wrote this) but I am guessing the hamster is a Teddy Bear Hamster. This is just a guess but I think it is correct!


What are the species of hamsters?

There is lots like, Syrian, Chinese dwarf hamster, Campbells dwarf hamster, Robo dwarf hamster, Russian hamster. My favorite, is the blueberry campbells dwarf hamster and the Syrian hamster. They are the sweetest and easy to hold. NOT THE ROBO"S!!!

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Do Syrian hamster live long?

Well iv hade a syrian hamster before and they live only 2-3years.i know is very sad.hope this answered ur question.


How old in hamster years would a Syrian hamster live for?

Two to three years.


What size cage is ok for a black Syrian hamster and where's the best place to get a black Syrian hamster?

as long as its not to big and not to small


Can a Syrian hamster live with a robo hamster?

No Syrian hamsters are very Territorial and they like to live on there own but dwarf hamsters like to live in groups or pairs otherwise they would get too lonely.


What is the tallest live of the hamste?

Tallest hamster? its wuld b syrian or longest liveing? syrian


Where would a hamster most likely live?

In the syrian desert.


How long does a hamster live for?

Syrian hamster - 2-3 years Dwarf - 1-2 years


Do short hair Syrian hamster have pouches?

Syrian Hamsters have pouches, it does not matter how long their fur is.


How long can a Syrian hamster live?

Around 2-3 years, sometimes 4 if it's looked after extremely well


What is the difference between a Syrian dwarf hamster and a normal Syrian Hamster?

a syrian dwarf hamester is smaller and a normal syrian hamster is beigger.


How big do Syrian hamsters get?

Syrian Hamsters can live between 1 and around 3 years, of course this varies between diet, environment, the amount of space it has and the amount of time is it held and cared for. If a hamster is treated correctly it will live to around the maximum 3 years.


Is the Syrian hamster a dwarf hamster?

No. There is a notable size distinction between the Syrian Hamster (5-7" long) and the dwarf hamsters (Chinese, Russian, Roborovski), which are rarely longer than 4".