How to make the switch from Dwarf Hamsters to Syrian Hamsters?

Question

I've only kept Dwarf Hamsters, but now I'm going to foster Syrian Hamsters. My local Humane Society just had a bust and has a lot of small pets on their hands they need help with. I'm pretty good with Dwarf Hamsters, but have never had a Syrian Hamster of my own. Are the rules the same? Anything I should know?

Answer 1

The rules of taking care are the same. The only differences (which you would be already knowing) are -

Syrians are solitary, so strictly one to a cage to prevent vicious fights.

They are more friendly and easier to tame than dwarfs.

They would need a bigger cage and bigger of all other hamster stuff.

Once tamed, they are tame for life unlike dwarfs which require regular handling.

Answer 2

Same just dont put another one next to it because they will hurt each other.

Answer 3

They are NOT the same.

-Syrians must live /alone/, so you need one cage per Syrian.

-They are not as fast as dwarves.

-They are more likely to bite than most dwarfs.

Answer 4

Syrian hamsters are a lot calmer than dwarf hamsters. other than that, they are the same