How big will my Syrian hamster get?
about 6 inches
The most common pet hamster, the Syrian hamster, also known as the teddy bear hamster or golden hamster, usually grows to about 6 inches (15.24 cm) long.
Is it normal for a Syrian hamster to die?
I bought a female Syrian hamster about a month ago. Everything has been going great-the hamster is active, energetic, and seemingly normal. However my hamster suddenly died today.
How big is the average size of a Syrian hamster?
The wild Syrian hamster is currently classified as endangered. The Syrian Hamster is generally about 5 ½ inches (13 cm) in length, although some can be little larger. Females are often larger than the males.
Can a 18 month old hamster have a bloated belly?
Thanks for an excellent question Melissa. As you likely know, any hamster older than 18 months is considered very old. What this means is that there is a high chance that what is happening with Buddy is very serious. There are a few possible reasons for a hamster to have a bloated belly. Unfortunately they are all quite serious.
How old are Syrian hamsters when they get wet tail?
Syrian hamsters are prone to something called wet-tail, however it only affects young ones in age ranges from 8-12 weeks. And the symptoms are usually pretty obvious, such as lethargy, runny stool, and not eating/drinking. It’s affected by stress, however it is passed along via bacteria.
I bought a female Syrian hamster about a month ago. Everything has been going great-the hamster is active, energetic, and seemingly normal. However my hamster suddenly died today.
The wild Syrian hamster is currently classified as endangered. The Syrian Hamster is generally about 5 ½ inches (13 cm) in length, although some can be little larger. Females are often larger than the males.
Thanks for an excellent question Melissa. As you likely know, any hamster older than 18 months is considered very old. What this means is that there is a high chance that what is happening with Buddy is very serious. There are a few possible reasons for a hamster to have a bloated belly. Unfortunately they are all quite serious.
Syrian hamsters are prone to something called wet-tail, however it only affects young ones in age ranges from 8-12 weeks. And the symptoms are usually pretty obvious, such as lethargy, runny stool, and not eating/drinking. It’s affected by stress, however it is passed along via bacteria.
