Do you like Hamsters? What can you tell me about them?

Question

I have a hamster named bubbles she is sweet and cuddly. Can you give any info on how any hamsters you know?

Answer 1

They're nice, funny, puffy and bite hard LoL I used to have one a loooong time ago. They don't live too long tho, i think 4 years and that's it

Answer 2

YES I love hamsters. when it comes to pets that require a lot of restrictions and small areas, they are the way to go. they totally rock the pet world. if you get some time with it, you can have so much fun. just earlier today, l let my litlle guy run around in my room (hamster proofed) and he went crazy with the blanket that i put on the floor. it is really fun to find him in there. they are totally nice to you as long as they are tamed and you don't wake them up or hurt them. DO NOT WAKE THEM UP!!! They really aren't day animals, they are nocturnal, know how to bite and will. the bites rarely go deep and don't really hurt that bad. like I said, they are AWESOME little things. AND-- they can even be potty trained!!

Answer 3

My hamsters is a dwarf hamster.Even though he is small no one gets the fact that they are soooo cute ( well to me I guess)His name is Hervay.On his first christmas we got him a video camera so I can record him.Then I'll prob put  few in. away from the screen so he cam wath himself like a TV.

Answer 4

well i had a pet hamster and it was pretty smart. i knew where the door to the cage was and almost got out a few times. it was also pretty neat, you know how the go to the bathroom a lot, well mine had a spot that he used for the bathroom. lol it was funny and WAY easier to clean his cage. (it was a double level cage so it was an area upstairs)

Answer 5

they fun guys.

Answer 6

They smell, they **** everywere, and youll get sick of it and wish you got a parrot or turtle after a month. Dont get one  

Answer 7

NO I don't like them they stink

Answer 8

i have 1 and omg there are so cute and nice. but when you want to hold them get something to pick them up cuSE THEY WILL BITE YOU

Answer 9

they rock they

are fluffy and sometimes bite!

Answer 10

yes i have a syrian one , he is 2 and a half years old and is losing his fur on his head due to old age , but he still loves to play , always make sure bubbles has always got clean water and food as well as clean bedding and litter on the floor, hay works realy well as bedding and prevents odor, so many people hate them because the stink but its only wen people dont clean em out often enough , also to keep biskit amused i bought him a huge rotastak cage for just £32 and it makes them feel wild agen , bubbles will love hamster hoops treats all ma hamster hav , hope this helps and i luv da nme bubbles by the way xx-stephany-xx

Answer 11

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Hamster

Fossil range: Middle Miocene - Recent

Roborovski hamster (Phodopus roborovskii)

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia



Phylum: Chordata



Class: Mammalia



Order: Rodentia



Suborder: Myomorpha



Superfamily: Muroidea



Family: Cricetidae



Subfamily: Cricetinae

Fischer de Waldheim, 1817



Genera

Mesocricetus

Phodopus

Cricetus

Cricetulus

Allocricetulus

Cansumys

Tscherskia



Hamsters are rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae. The subfamily contains about 18 species, classified in six or seven genera.

The name hamster is derived from the German word Hamster, itself from earlier OHG hamustro, from ORuss choměstorǔ, which is either a blend of the root of Russ chomiak "hamster" and a Baltic word (cf. Lith staras "hamster")[1] or of Iranian origin (cf. Av hamaēstar "oppressor")[2].

Behavior can vary depending on their environment, genetics, and interaction with people. Because they are easy to breed in captivity, hamsters are often used as lab animals in more economically developed countries. Recently hamsters have also become established as popular small family pets.

Hamsters are crepuscular. In the wild, they burrow underground in the daylight to avoid being caught by predators. They are most active around dusk and dawn, which has led many people to mistake them for being nocturnal. Their diet contains a variety of foods, including dried food, berries, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables. In the wild they will eat any wheat, nuts and small bits of fruit and vegetables that they might find lying around on the ground, and will occasional eat small insects such as small crickets or mealworms. They have elongated fur-lined pouches on both sides of their heads which extend to their shoulders, which they stuff full of food to be brought back to the colony or to be eaten later.

Contents [hide]

1 Characteristics

2 Habitat

3 Diet

4 Behavior

5 Reproduction

6 Classification

7 Pet ownership

7.1 Housing

7.2 Exercise and entertainment

7.3 Food

7.4 s*x and longevity

7.5 Health conditions

7.6 Relationships among hamsters

8 Similar animals

9 See also

10 References

10.1 Notes

10.2 Resources

11 External links



[edit] Characteristics

Hamsters are stout-bodied, with tails much shorter than body length and have small furry ears, short stocky legs, and wide feet. Their thick, silky fur, which can be long or short, can be black, grey, white, brown, buff, yellow, "sapphire" or red depending on the species, or a mix of any of those colors. The Djhungarian hamster (Phodopus campbelli) and the striped dwarf hamster (Cricetulus barabensis) have a dark stripe down the middle of the back. Dwarf desert hamsters (genus Phodopus) are the smallest, with bodies 5 to 10 cm (about 2 to 4 inches) long; the largest is the common hamster (Cricetus cricetus), measuring up to 34 cm long, not including a short tail of up to 4 cm. The tail is often difficult to see; usually it is not very long, and on a long haired hamster it is barely visible. Hamsters are very flexible; and their bones are somewhat fragile.

[edit] Habitat

Hamsters' northern range extends from central Europe through Siberia, Mongolia, and northern China to Korea. The southern portion of their range stretches from Syria to India. Throughout dry, open country they inhabit desert borders, vegetated sand dunes, shrubby and rocky foothills and plateaus, river valleys, and mountain steppes; some live among cultivated crops. Geographic distribution varies greatly between species. The common hamster, for example, is found from central Europe to western Siberia and northwestern China, but the golden hamster has been found only near a small town in northwestern Syria.[3]

[edit] Diet

Hamsters are omnivorous. Their diet consists mostly of grains (such as whole grain oats and corn) but also includes fresh fruit, roots such as carrots, green parts of plants. Hamsters carry food in their spacious cheek pouches to a cache in the burrow. Hamsters in the Middle East have been known to hunt in packs to find insects for food.[3]

Pet stores sell a variety of treats that are suitable for hamsters. However, it is important not to give a hamster too many of these, especially ones that are high in fat or sugar, because they may lead to the hamster getting diabetes. It is better to give hamsters fresh vegetables over fresh fruit, as fruit is also high in sugar. If you give hamsters fruit it is always best to do so as a treat and in extremely small amounts. The skin of fruits such as apples and pears is also good. It is also important not to give a hamster too much fresh fruit, as they can cause diarrhea.

Most people try to feed their hamster everyday foods found in their kitchen. It is best to avoid human foods that will make them unhealthy or be hard for them to digest. Any fruits or vegetables should be chosen carefully. It is also important to thoroughly wash fruits, vegetables and greens before feeding, as they can have traces of pesticides. Some foods to avoid giving hamsters are kidney beans, onion, garlic, large amounts of citrus fruit, and potato sprouts. Some hamsters also shouldn't eat iceberg lettuce, as it causes diarrhea. Dark leafy greens are preferred, such as kale and spinach. Celery, green beans, carrots, broccoli on occasion are great also.

[edit] Behavior

Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) are generally solitary and will fight to the death if put together, whereas dwarf hamsters can get along with others of the same species. Hamsters are primarily considered crepuscular and at one point were considered nocturnal as they are sometimes active all night. They are excellent diggers, constructing burrows with one or more entrances and with galleries that are connected to chambers for nesting, food storage, and other activities. They will also appropriate tunnels made by other mammals; the striped hairy-footed hamster (Phodopus sungorus), for instance, uses paths and burrows of the pika. None hibernate during winter, but some (mostly Syrian hamsters) experience periods of torpor lasting from a few days to several weeks. This probably means that conditions are too cold for them. Hamsters are known to stockpile large amounts of food, because of natural instinct from the wild. Because of this behavior it is alright if you leave a hamster alone for a few days if you need to go somewhere. Once you tame a Syrian hamster, they remain so for a very long time. However, once you tame a dwarf hamster, you must keep playing with it. If left alone for a maximum of two weeks, it will become untame again.[3]

[edit] Reproduction

Hamsters become fertile at different ages dependent on their species, but this can be from one month to three months of age. Male hamsters remain fertile for the rest of their lives, though females do not. Females are in heat approximately every four days.

Breeding season is from April to October, with two to five litters of 1 to 13 young being born after a gestation period of 16 to 22 days.[3] Gestation lasts 16 to 18 days for Syrian hamsters, 18 to 21 days for the Russian hamsters, 21 to 23 days for Chinese hamsters and 23 to 30 for Roborovski Hamsters. The average litter for Syrians is about 7, but can be as great as 24, which is the maximum number of pups that can be contained in the uterus. Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters tend to have 4 to 8 in a litter but can have up to 14. Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamsters tend to have slightly smaller litters, as do Chinese and Roborovski hamsters.

Siberian hamsters form close, monogamous bonds with their mates. If separated, they may become very depressed. This happens especially in males. Males will become inactive, eat more, and even show some behavioral changes similar to some types of depression in humans. This can even cause obesity in the hamster.

Chinese hamster females are known for being aggressive toward the male if kept together for too long. In some cases, male Chinese hamsters have died after being attacked by the female. If breeding Chinese hamsters, it is recommended to separate the pair after mating.

Hamsters are born hairless and blind in a nest which the mother will have prepared in advance. She uses shredded material such as leaves in the wild but prefers cotton or toilet paper in captivity. After one week they begin to explore outside the nest. They are completely weaned after three weeks, or four for Roborovski Hamsters. Most breeders will sell the hamsters to shops when the hamsters are anywhere from two to eight weeks old.

[edit] Classification

Taxonomists generally disagree about the most appropriate placement of the subfamily Cricetinae within the superfamily Muroidea. Some place it in a family Cricetidae that also includes voles, lemmings, and New World rats and mice; others group all these into a large family called Muridae. Their evolutionary history is recorded by 15 extinct fossil genera and extends back 11.2 million to 16.4 million years to the Middle Miocene Epoch in Europe and North Africa; in Asia it extends 6 million to 11 million years. Four of the seven living genera include extinct species. One extinct hamster of Cricetus, for example, lived in North Africa during the Middle Miocene, but the only extant member of that genus is the common hamster of Eurasia.

Subfamily Cricetinae

Genus Allocricetulus

Species A. curtatus - Mongolian Hamster

Species A. eversmanni - Kazakh Hamster, also called Eversmann's Hamster

Genus Cansumys

Species C. canus - Gansu Hamster

Genus Cricetulus

Species C. alticola - Ladak Hamster

Species C. barabensis, including "C. pseudogriseus" and "C. obscurus" - Chinese Striped Hamster, also called Chinese Hamster; Striped Dwarf Hamster

Species C. griseus - Chinese Hamster

Species C. kamensis - Tibetan Hamster

Species C. longicaudatus - Long-tailed Hamster

Species C. migratorius - Armenian Hamster, also called Migratory Grey Hamster; Grey Hamster; Grey Dwarf Hamster; Migratory Hamster

Species C. sokolovi - Sokolov's Hamster

Genus Cricetus

Species C. cricetus - European Hamster, also called Common Hamster or Black-Bellied Field Hamster

Genus Mesocricetus - Golden Hamsters

Species M. auratus - Syrian Hamster, also called the Golden Hamster or "Teddy Bear" hamster

Species M. brandti - Turkish hamster, also called Brandt's Hamster; Azerbaijani Hamster

Species M. newtoni - Romanian Hamster

Species M. raddei - Ciscaucasian Hamster

Genus Phodopus - Dwarf Hamsters

Species P. campbelli - Campbell's Russian Dwarf Hamster

Species P. roborovskii - Roborovski Hamster, the smallest and fastest of the hamster species

Species P. sungorus - Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster

Genus Tscherskia

Species T. triton - Greater Long-tailed Hamster, also called Korean Hamster

[edit] Pet ownership



A Russian dwarf hamster

A Roborovski Dwarf Hamster

A Sable short-haired Syrian Hamster

A brown and white Syrian Hamster grooming itself after a dust bath. Hamsters can not be given water baths, it can stress them out and cause wet tail, and it also increases the risk of them catching pneumonia.

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The best-known species of hamster is the Syrian or Golden Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), which is the type of hamster most commonly kept as a pet. It is also sometimes called a "fancy" hamster. Pet stores also have taken to calling them "honey bears," "panda bears," "black bears," "European black bears," "polar bears," "teddy bears," and "Dalmatian", depending on their coloration. There are also several variations, including long-haired varieties that grow hair several centimeters long and often require special care.

Other hamsters that are kept as pets are the four species of "dwarf hamster". Campbell's Dwarf Hamster (Phodopus campbelli) is the most common of the four — they are also sometimes called "Russian Dwarfs"; however, many hamsters are from Russia, and so this ambiguous name does not distinguish them from other species appropriately. The coat of the Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster (Phodopus sungorus) turns white during winter (when the hours of daylight decrease). The Roborovski Hamster (Phodopus roborovskii) is extremely small and fast. The Chinese Hamster (Cricetulus griseus), although not technically a true "dwarf hamster", is the only hamster with a prehensile tail (about 4cm long) - most hamsters have very short, non-prehensile tails.

Many breeders also show their hamsters and so breed towards producing a good healthy show hamster with a view to keeping one or two themselves so quality and temperament are of vital importance when planning the breeding. Although breeders of show hamsters specialise in breeding show hamsters, there are also owners who have bred their pet hamsters. These may be the result of a planned or unplanned pregnancy but the hamsters have usually been cared for well and handled regularly, so make very suitable pets. Buying a hamster directly from a breeder means that there is the opportunity to see the parents and know the dates of birth.

In Australia it is illegal to keep hamsters as pets as 'escapees' could breed in the wild and become 'feral' pest animals.

[edit] Housing

Hamsters can be kept both in cages and in vivaria, both of which are available in pet stores. Cages are easier to carry; their bars can be used for climbing. On the other hand, glass boxes keep hamsters from throwing litter out of their cages, provide a better view into the hamster's home, and create a quieter and more sheltered interior.

Despite the hamster’s small size, appropriate housing should always have a floor space of at least two square feet and a strong top because hamsters are surprisingly good climbers. Glass boxes must not be higher than their width to allow for a sufficient air circulation. Although smaller in size, dwarf hamsters often need more spacious housing than their larger relatives, at least 80cm by 40cm (2 feet by 4 feet) due to their high activity levels[citation needed].

In the case of self-built dwellings, care should be taken to avoid materials that are dangerous to the animals. Plywood and wood from conifers is not suitable, because hamsters gnaw at their houses and both glue and resin are poisonous to them. Using standard water-soluble white wood glue to join pieces of solid wood, such as birch or beech wood, creates a safe environment for the hamster, although it may still chew through the wood. A purchased cage can be equipped with several intermediate levels, connected using stairs.

Hamsters do best in a well-lit room of constant, moderate temperature (18 to 26°C, 64 to 80°F), in a place out of strong sunlight that could cause dangerous overheating. Dwarf hamsters like it a bit cooler.[citation needed]

The floor of a hamster's residence is generally covered with a layer of litter. Litter made from recycled paper or wood lacking aromatic oils (such as aspen) is healthiest - gnawing and eating cat litter can be deadly, and cedar, pine, or other softwood-based litters may contain phenols that can irritate a hamster's respiratory system, liver, and skin. There is also commercial bedding available, such as Carefresh and Megazorb.

An often-used type of hamster cage with tubes.

Hamster cage with wheel and water bottle

Note that these standard tubes cannot be used at a steep incline with dwarf hamsters

A large hamster cage consisting of many interconnecting chambers, mimicking an underground burrow.



[edit] Exercise and entertainment



A hamster in a solid hamster wheelLike all pets, hamsters need exercise and entertainment to maintain their physical and mental health. "Exercise wheels" allow hamsters to run full speed, and are a common fixture in pet hamsters' enclosures. Choice tests have shown that adult Syrian hamsters prefer wheels that are as large as possible (they prefer a diameter of 35 cm over 23 cm, which itself is preferred over 17.5 cm); they also prefer a uniform running surface over rungs spaced 12 mm apart, but not over rungs spaced 9 mm apart.[4] Olive oil (which is harmless to a hamster if ingested) can be used to lubricate the axle of the exercise wheel to reduce friction and cut down on turning noises when in use, vegetable oil can also be used in the same manner. Other common objects are plastic balls or cars that the hamster can be placed in so that they can be supervised while exploring outside their cage. Lack of exercises for a hamster may cause it to suffer from paralysis, and the affected hamster will have a hunched over posture.[5]



A hamster and a hamster wheelHamsters are nest builders, so some owners supply twigs, leaves and wood bits so that they can build a secure spot in a corner or in their "house". Avoid using newspapers as the ink on it might be ingested when the hamster chews on them. Also avoid bleached-white toilet paper. Supplying strips of toilet paper can lead to stomach blockage and death after accidental ingestion by some hamsters. Hay is also a valuable building material for cozy hamster nests, but may pose the risk of having pesticides on it or sharp pieces that could cut or scratch the hamster. Therefore, select dry hay such as Timothy and use the softer, leafy parts of the hay rather than the stems. Sawdust made from pine, and cedar wood shavings are not suitable for nesting material as stated earlier. It is not advisable to use lint, as the hamster may consume it and the lint will block their intestinal passage. Fine chinchilla sand (not chinchilla dust because the powdery material will cause respiratory problems) can be given in an enclosed container. Hamsters enjoy rolling in the sand to keep their fur clean and dry.

Hamsters, like many rodents, are also gnawers, and must be supplied with appropriate materials for doing so; for example, an edible gnaw toy or an unpainted wooden block can be placed in the cage. Failure to do so can cause dental problems for the hamster, as the incisors, which grow continually, will become too long and cause discomfort and/or eating problems.

[edit] Food



A Syrian hamster eating specially-designed hamster food.Many hamsters tend to carry food from the source (by carrying it in their cheek pouches) and hoard it away in a cache hidden somewhere inside their container. Fresh vegetables and fruits, seeds, and insects like grasshoppers make up an important part of hamsters' natural diet. However, not all foods are suitable for hamsters and some, such as sweets made for humans or poisonous plants like the leaves of the tomato or rhubarb, are dangerous for hamsters. Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons should never be fed to a hamster because their stomachs can not handle the acid. Iceburg lettuce has very little nutritional value and in excess can cause liver problems. Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters are susceptible to hereditary diabetes, and any hamster suffering from diabetes should not have high sugar foods, such as fruit and corn.

In detail, the solid food components can be divided into three categories: dry, fresh, and animal food. Dry food generally makes up the bulk of a hamster's diet. Besides the standard rodent food sold in pet stores, most other kinds of seeds, kernels, and nuts can be given. Bird food like millet is a noteworthy alternative for small hamsters.

[edit] s*x and longevity



A mother "Teddy Bear" Hamster with her two pups, who are less than one week old.Syrian hamsters typically live no more than two to three years in captivity, less than that in the wild. Russian Hamsters (Campbell's and Winter White) live approximately 1.5 to 2 years in captivity, and Chinese Hamsters 2.5 to 3 years. The smaller Roborovski Hamster often lives to 3 to 3.5 years in captivity. Both Syrian and Russian hamsters mature quickly and can begin reproducing at a young age (4–5 weeks), whereas Chinese hamsters will usually begin reproducing at 2–3 months of age, and Roborovskis at 3–4 months of age.



A male "Teddy Bear" HamsterLeft to their own devices, hamsters will produce several litters a year with several pups in each litter. Male and female hamsters are therefore usually kept in separate enclosures to prevent the addition of unwanted offspring. When seen from above, a sexually mature female hamster has a trim tail line; a male's tail line bulges on both sides. Male hamsters typically have very large testes in relation to their body size. Before sexual maturity occurs at about 4–6 weeks, it is more difficult to determine a young hamster's s*x. When examined, female hamsters have two holes close together, whereas males have anal and genital openings further apart than the female's. (The p***s is usually withdrawn into the coat and thus appears as a hole or pink pimple.)

[edit] Health conditions

Main article: Hamster health conditions

[edit] Relationships among hamsters

Neumann et al. (2006) conducted a molecular phylogenetic analysis of 12 of the above 17 species of hamster using DNA sequence from three genes: 12S rRNA, cytochrome b, and von Willebrand factor. They uncovered the following relationships:

Phodopus group

The genus Phodopus was found to represent the earliest split among hamsters. Their analysis included both species. The results of another study (Lebedev et al., 2003) may suggest that Cricetulus kamensis (and presumably the related C. alticola) might belong to either this Phodopus group or hold a similar basal position.

Mesocricetus group

The genus Mesocricetus also form a clade. Their analysis included all four species, with M. auratus and M. raddei forming one subclade and M. brandti and M. newtoni another.

Remaining genera

The remaining genera of hamsters formed a third major clade. Two of the three sampled species within Cricetulus represent the earliest split. This clade contains Cricetulus barabensis (and presumably the related C. sokolovi) and Cricetulus longicaudatus.

Miscellaneous

The remaining clade contains members of Allocricetulus, Tscherskia, Cricetus, and Cricetulus migratorius. Allocricetulus and Cricetus were sister taxa. Cricetulus migratorius was their next closest relative, and Tscherskia was basal.

[edit] Similar animals

Note that there are some rodents which are sometimes called "hamsters" that are not currently classified in the hamster subfamily Cricetinae. These include the Maned Hamster or Crested Hamster, which is really the Maned Rat (Lophiomys imhausi), although not nearly as marketable under that name. Others are the mouse-like hamsters (Calomyscus spp.), and the white-tailed rat (Mystromys albicaudatus).

[edit] See also

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[edit] References

[edit] Notes

^ Doublas Harper, The Online Etymology Dictionary, s.v. "hamster" (2001) <>.http://www.etymonline.com>.

^ Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, s.v. "hamster" (May 29, 2008) <http://>.http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...

^ a b c d "hamster." Encyclopædia Britannica. Standard Edition. Chicago: Encyclopædia Britannica, 2007.

^ Reebs, S.G., and St-Onge, P., 2005, Running wheel choice by Syrian hamsters, Laboratory Animals 39: 442-451.

^ Hamster Hideout - Hamster Care - Ailments

[edit] Resources

Lebedev, V. S., N. V. Ivanova, N. K. Pavlova, and A. B. Poltoraus. 2003. Molecular phylogeny of the Palearctic hamsters. In Proceedings of the International Conference Devoted to the 90th Anniversary of Prof. I. M. Gromov on Systematics, Phylogeny and Paleontology of Small Mammals (A. Averianov and N. Abramson eds.). St. Petersburg.

Musser, G. G. and M. D. Carleton. 2005. Superfamily Muroidea. In Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds.). Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.

Neumann, K., J. Michaux, V. Lebedev, N. Yigit, E. Colak, N. Ivanova, A. Poltoraus, A. Surov, G. Markov, S. Maak, S. Neumann, R. Gattermann. 2006. Molecular phylogeny of the Cricetinae subfamily based on the mitochondrial cytochrome b and 12S rRNA genes and the nuclear vWF gene. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, in press; Available online 17 February 2006.

[edit] External links

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Wiktionary, the free dictionary.National Hamster Council (UK)

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Answer 12

well your hamster needs a partner. so you should buy her a guy hamster. without a partner ur hamster might now survive. plus Never Ever touch the offspring of a hamster. Once you touch it, the parents will not take care of it, it will just die

Answer 13

yeah i love them. im in the process of

convincing my parents to get me one lol.

they are so cute, small, and cuddly.

i really hope my parents say i can get one =)

Answer 14

i had two they pooped all the time but they were realy sweet

Answer 15

HAMSTERS ARE SMELLY :(

Answer 16

i love hamsters i had a hamster called mandy ans my daddy killed it by mistake but mine use to sit in my hand and just cuddle up and they love to play around in tunnels and they love for u to take them out once ina while and play with them they  love to run around ur bed but if u decide to do that u half to watch them  

Answer 17

ha funny!

i actually just returned my hamster last friday!

that little ****** was so annoying!!

it was like always attacking its cage

and it like never slept at night

it was like nocternonal or something

and like it always decided to work out on its little wheel at night

which bucged the **** out of me

and like they dont smell hot

they smell nasty and gross and they made my room smell

so i was like alright little ***** your time is up i have had enough with your stinky *** and returned that little ******...

so i mean yeah there cute for like maybe the 1st 5 min u get it but then after that your gonna wish you never baught one

Answer 18

their cute. i had them growing up...their little active critters that love to stuff their cheeks and go nuts on their running wheel at night!

Answer 19

I like hamsters! They are adorable! Here is some info about them.

Hamsters are rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae. The subfamily contains about 18 species, classified in six or seven genera.

The name hamster is derived from the German word Hamster, itself from earlier OHG hamustro, from ORuss choměstorǔ, which is either a blend of the root of Russ chomiak "hamster" and a Baltic word (cf. Lith staras "hamster")[1] or of Iranian origin (cf. Av hamaēstar "oppressor")[2].

Behavior can vary depending on their environment, genetics, and interaction with people. Because they are easy to breed in captivity, hamsters are often used as lab animals in more economically developed countries. Recently hamsters have also become established as popular small family pets.

Hamsters are crepuscular. In the wild, they burrow underground in the daylight to avoid being caught by predators. They are most active around dusk and dawn, which has led many people to mistake them for being nocturnal. Their diet contains a variety of foods, including dried food, berries, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables. In the wild they will eat any wheat, nuts and small bits of fruit and vegetables that they might find lying around on the ground, and will occasional eat small insects such as small crickets or mealworms. They have elongated fur-lined pouches on both sides of their heads which extend to their shoulders, which they stuff full of food to be brought back to the colony or to be eaten later.

Answer 20

smell

Answer 21

I don't know about hamsters, but I heard Richard Gere likes gerbils.

Answer 22

I love them. I have a teddybear male named Oreo.

Info--

A good bedding is Back 2 Nature Pet Bedding and Litter.

The best place to buy a hamster is from a hobbyist breeder. They usually have good temperment then. Also breeders will offer some sort of gaurantee in case your hammy dies. Also hamsters from breeders are show quality. Also you get to meet the parents of your hamster.

A petstore is not a very good place to get one.

Answer 23

http://www.hamsterific.com