What is the dwarf hamster?

Dwarf hamster may apply to one of a series of hamster, whose members are of a small size. These miniature species belong to the genus phodopus or crus thirty -em. They are often preferred as pets, although some hamsters still live in the wild. Due to their small size and affinity for a particular environment, dwarf hamsters are unusually fragile. Their environment must be carefully maintained so that hamsters can enjoy a long life in captivity.

There are ten species between the two genera that are suitable for classification of a dwarf hamster. They all come from dry or semi -dry climate throughout Eurasia and Asia. Roborovski hamster is located in the Gobi desert, while Campbell's dwarf hamster is located in dry mountain areas such as Altay Mountains of Mongolia.

The life of most dwarf hamster species is short. Some species, such as winter white Russian dwarf and hamster Campbell, live for about two and a half years. Another miniatUrn species, like Roborovski, live for up to four years in captivity. The average life of all species tends to increase in captivity, because exposure to predators and other threats is limited. Life also changes on the basis of other environmental factors.

While the sizes of hamsters may vary according to their environment, it is unknown that no dwarf hamster will reach the same length as the hamster of common size, even in captivity. Roborovski hamster is the smallest species known to exist and on average reaches only 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) when it is fully mature, with rare cases close to 3 inches (7.5 cm). The Chinese dwarf hamster on 3 inches (7.5 cm) to 3.5 inches (9 cm) and can weigh between 0.9 ounces (25 grams) and 1.5 ounces (43 grams).

Caring for a dwarf hamster is similar to the care of other small mammals. Owners often provide a Bedding hamster through which it can be rake because its naturalThe instinct is kicking, along with some pipe to climb in and out. The camp should not be too big, or the hamster finds itself that it cannot be safely climbed. Wood pads other than cedar or pine is recommended as absorbent, without dust and safe for the fragile respiratory system of dwarf hamsters. The temperature should remain constant and the food should always be available because the hamster will eat a lot and often.