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

Posted on Nov 05, 2009 under dwarf hamsters | 4 Comments

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?

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.

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4 Responses to “How to make the switch from Dwarf Hamsters to Syrian Hamsters?”

  1. gerbil lover Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 8:54 am

    Syrian hamsters are a lot calmer than dwarf hamsters. other than that, they are the same
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  2. Law L Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 9:21 am

    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.
    References :

  3. Hamster Xpert Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 10:07 am

    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.
    References :

  4. James H Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 10:37 am

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

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