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Syrian hamsters are beautiful rodents that can make excellent pets. They get their name from the Syrian desert where they originate. They are nocturnal and tend to live alone or in pairs, but can also be social animals. They are very gentle as pets, and despite their high energy level, are content to lounge around the house. Hamsters are extremely curious and love to investigate new things in their environment. They also appear to enjoy being handled (as much as a hamster can). When handled regularly they may even learn to tolerate it.
The Syrian hamster is a solitary animal and will not usually share a cage with another hamster of either sex. If two males or two females are caged together, they will fight until the weaker one dies. The Syrian hamster, also called the “teddy bear” hamster is one of the most popular species among pet owners because of its size and relatively easy care requirements.
In nature, hamsters are generally nocturnal. However, they will adjust to life in captivity and become more active during the day once they have been accustomed to their surroundings. Hamsters do not need to have a light on during the day but will…
