Hamsters are one of the most popular pets around the world. They are the favorite pets for people of all ages because they are cute and are easy to tame. If you have a hamster, then you probably know the entertainment that they can bring you. However, if you haven’t tried having one at home then you better get yourself any of the hamster species below.

There are three main types of hamsters which can be domesticated.

1. Syrian Hamsters

These hamsters are golden brown with black colored markings on some parts in their body like jaws, cheeks, etc. They are the largest of its kinds and are the easiest to tame. If you have this kind of hamster, make sure to separate them from the other hamsters because they are mainly territorial. They are nocturnal which are only active during night time.

2. Dwarf Hamsters

They are the most common type of hamsters which are preferred by pet lovers because they are small and are really cute. They are considered to socialize well with the same species rather than with hamsters from another species.

3. Chinese Hamsters

They have the same physical characteristics with the Dwarf Hamsters. They are also nocturnal but not that lazy compared with the Syrian Hamsters. The female Chinese Hamsters are hard to get along with other hamsters except with the ones that they are comfortable socializing with.

Now that you have the idea about the types of hamsters that can be domesticated, take a look at the ten hamster facts that you should know:

Hamster Facts #1

You can determine the sex of the babies of a pregnant dwarf hamster by controlling the temperature of their room where the mother is kept. She will have more males if you keep her in a warmer room. And, she will have more female baby hamsters if you keep her in a cooler room.

Hamster Facts #2

Hamsters have a really great memory in remembering their family members or relatives.

Hamster Facts #3

You can teach them to come by calling their name.

Hamster Facts #4

Dwarf Hamsters usually live for about 1 ½ to 2 years. But, they can also live up to 4 years.

Hamster Facts #5

Dwarf Hamsters breeding season is between April to September. However, you can make them breed throughout the years if you keep a lightning lit for more than 8 hours a day.

Hamster Facts #6

The recommended breeding age for a female dwarf hamster is 3 months old. But, they have the capability to give birth as young as five weeks however this isn’t recommended.

Hamster Facts #7

You can cut the nails of your hamsters at home or you can put a lining of fine grain sandpaper in your hamster’s running wheel so that the long nails will be removed once it runs on it.

Hamster Facts #8

Mother hamsters usually eat their babies but if they usually don’t do that when the baby becomes a week old.

Hamster Facts #9

If your hamster keeps on biting the cage, then give it a dog biscuit. The dog biscuit is hard and tasty. For sure, your hamster will chew it instead.

Hamster Facts #10

Hamsters cannot be neutered. If you want to stop your female hamsters to get pregnant, you have to separate them from the males.