Dwarf Hamster Syrian Hamster Size

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Dwarf hamster syrian hamster size. A campbell s dwarf and djungarian hamster closely related reach 3 to 4 inches at maturity. I m going to be looking at the differences between dwarf hamsters and syrian hamsters. At least 80cm x 50cm. Syrian hamsters are larger than many of the dwarf hamsters kept as pocket pets up to 5x larger and weigh about the same as a sugar glider though the wild european hamster exceeds syrian hamsters in size.

And for dwarf hamsters a maximum of 0 4 inches 1 cm. So while roborovski dwarfs are significantly smaller than syrians campbell s dwarfs and djungarian dwarfs can appear somewhat close in size to them. Syrian hamsters usually grow to a size of 6 7 inches 15 17 cm in length. They are also used as scientific research animals throughout the world.

Larger cages happier and less stressed hamsters that are easier to tame and bond with. Some tiny breeds of hamsters such as roborovski or chinese hamsters might be comfortable in a smaller mini hamster ball but you don t want to risk them feeling stressed or hurting themselves due to lack of space. The syrian hamster mesocricetus auratus also known as the golden hamster is the largest of the five domesticated species weighing anywhere from 100 300g though average around 130g and measure at a length of 13 18cm. Because syrian hamsters are larger you ll need a little more space to take care of one than you would with a dwarf hamster since it will need a more spacious cage and a larger hamster wheel.

Smallest among dwarfs is the roborovski dwarf hamster maturing between a tiny 1 and 2 inches or just a smidgen larger. Through breeding the syrian hamster comes on a variety of colours from including white brown and grey with a white belly. A dwarf will always be smaller than a syrian hamster which is about 5 to 6 inches. Dwarf hamster roborovski campbell winter white.

So for syrian hamsters a maximum wire space should be 0 6 inches 1 5 cm. Including colours like solid black. Our recommended hamster ball size for a russian dwarf hamster is 7 inches. The colour they usually come in however is their trademark golden brown coat.

The problems is that most of the cages your will find in a pet shop have the wiring too far apart. However they are available in a wide variety of colours patterns coat types in the pet trade. Syrian hamsters are much larger than dwarf hamsters growing to be as long as 6 7 inches 15 18 cm. Syrian hamsters are small rodents about the size of an adult human hand the adult size ranges from 5 7 inches in length.

I will not be including chinese ha. Healthier hamsters that look better and live longer. If they re large enough for a syrian then the wiring is too far apart. At least 70cm x 40cm.

They typically weigh around 120 to 125 grams when fully grown. At that size they will have a weight of 5 7 ounces 140 200g. The agouti or wild type pictured variety have a short dark brown coat white belly with dark ears and black cheek flashes.