HAMSTER HIDES SKIN
It is also acceptable to use plain white unscented toilet paper or paper towels on a temporary basis.ĭo not use cedar or pine shavings, as they contain aromatic oils that are very irritating to hamster skin and mucous membranes. Preferred bedding materials include Carefresh, grass hay, and Yesterday's News. Hamsters, with few exceptions, should always be housed alone, as they can be fiercely territorial and cause a great deal of damage to each other through fighting. Housing must be well-ventilated to allow fresh air this prevents buildup of odor from urine, feces, and spoiled food.
Wire cages, aquariums, and plastic habitats can be used as long as they provide a safe, escape-proof home for your hamster-hamsters are escape artists! Hamster housing should provide at least a 15-20 gallon cage, with at least 150 square inches of solid (not wire) floor space, but bigger is always better. The Dwarf hamster is also a common pet variety. Syrian hamsters can have short or long hair (known as the teddy bear variety). The most common hamster species is the Syrian, also known as the golden hamster. Hamsters are typically nocturnal animals that like to burrow and hoard food.
The average hamster lifespan is relatively short, around 1-2 years, but they can live up to 5 years.
Hamsters are small, stocky rodents that can make excellent pets if given appropriate care and veterinary treatment.
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