Rare Syrian Hamster Breeds

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Rare syrian hamster breeds. The syrian hamster the syrian hamster mesocricetus auratus is also sometimes known as the golden hamster the black bear hamster or the teddy bear hamster. Hamster breeds differences similarities and choosing the best one. Did you know there are more than 20 distinct hamster breeds in the world today. Some different hamster breeds look quite similar.

Important syrian hamster facts. The rarest kind of hamster golden hamsters. 8 weeks old super active and very curious he eats and drink well quite a little food hoarder loves carrot egg white and sunflower seeds will come to you and take food from your hand run around the house. Romanian hamsters mesocricetus newtoni are listed as near threatened by iucn in part because of.

Syrian hamsters as possibly the best know and most commonly kept variety in the uk and are a popular choice for older children. Males have a particularly large rear end since their testicles are very large for their bodies and form a permanent bulge around their very small tail. Shorthaired syrian hamsters are called fancy hamsters while the longhaired hamsters are called teddy bear hamsters due to their cuddly fur. Syrian hamsters are the largest of the hamster types and they are solitary.

Each species of hamster has its own coat colours and or patterns. Syrian hamster health and care. They can never share their home with another hamster or else bloody and lethal fights ensue. Syrian hamsters can have either short or long hair satin or rex.

Syrian colours coats and patterns. But over the years a number of mutations appeared and now you can find a wide range of colours and coat types some being common and other rare. Some have been standardized by clubs for show purposes. The syrian hamster has the greatest variety in colours basically because it has been bred for much longer than the other species and therefore there has been more time for mutations to occur.

The syrian hamster is commonly called golden hamster referring to the wild colour.