Should I buy another Russian Dwarf hamster?

Question

I got a Russian Dwarf Hamster a while ago. She's a good and cute hamster, but i think she might be lonely. My mom also wants another one, so should i or not?

Answer 1

Hamsters dont get lonely, but dwarves dont mind friends go ahead get her a buddeh.

Answer 2

You can if you want. However, be prepared with a separate cage. Usually, it is much better to buy two from the same cage/litter at the pet shop, because they can get used to a new environment together.

If you play with her enough, then she shouldn't be too lonely. They do tend to get territorial, and introducing another hamster has a relatively low success rate, at least that I've seen or heard about. So be prepared to separate them if they start fighting, and have a second cage on hand, just in case.

Oh and, wear a pair of leather gloves, just in case you have to reach into the cage to separate them.  

Answer 3

If you want.

Answer 4

They may get along but there is a chance they will start fighting.  Hamsters that are established in their own environment or who are older can become very territorial.  If you do decide to get one have a spare cage ready.  

If you noticed them roll into a ball and squeak loudly that is a full blown fight and they must be separated immediately with strong gloves.  

Answer 5

I would. Especially if you don't have a lot of time to devote to the little sweetie. If you got another one, you wouldn't have to worry about her being alone. She'd always have a little friend. But if you didn't, she would have to pin her social status solely on you. This may sound like a lot speaking for a hamster, but if a creature lives, it deserves to live happily.  

Answer 6

You can get another one, but prepare for lots of fighting between the two! If you have a female they will be very aggressive and territorial. Two males don't have as big of a chance to fight, but most likely will. Prepare to separate the two like me. Hamsters fight to the death... be careful if you get another one.  

Answer 7

Dwarf hamstersare always happier with a friend. I would deff suggest it, if you both want, and are ready to take on another.

Just make sure it's the same s*x. Wouldn't want surprise babies. lol.