Are long haired Syrian hamsters friendly?

The Syrian hamster is a lovely little rodent that can become quite tame, friendly and affectionate. Long-haired Syrian hamsters have been bred with great success of course, and are called “teddy bear” hamsters. A trademark of teddy bear hamsters is a long skirt of fur on either side of the little tail.

Are white Syrian hamsters rare?

Because true albino hamsters are very rare, but there are lots of other ways for a hamster to have white fur, and even pink eyes and pale ears.

Are there white Syrian hamsters?

Banded Syrian hamsters come in lots of different colors Tortoiseshell and White – very similar to Tortoiseshells, but with patches of white on their body as well.

Are Syrian hamsters the friendliest hamster type?

The Syrian hamster is the friendliest hamster species towards humans. But if you’re looking for a hamster species that is friendly towards their owners and other hamsters the best choice is the Russian dwarf hamster. There are more than 20 hamster species all over the world but only a few of them are kept as pets due to their friendly traits.

Why we should get a Syrian hamster?

Another great reason to get a Syrian hamster is their affordability . These little animals are much cheaper to care for than bigger pets. The most expensive part of getting a golden hamster is often making sure you have all the supplies. Prices of a hamster and all of its necessary supplies will vary depending on where you go.

When does my longhaired Syrian hamster grow his hair?

Syrians reach adulthood anywhere from 3-5 months. While you can usually tell if your hamster is long haired or not by 3 months, it might take five months for his coat to completely grow out to its fullest length

How big do long haired hamsters get?

Long Haired – Commonly referred to as ‘Teddy Bear’ or Angora Hamsters have longer fur than usual. Only male hamsters can develop a long coat, often reaching the length of 3 or 4 inches. Male long haired Syrians have a ‘skirt’ effect around their bottom section whereas females just have a ‘fluffy all over’ look.