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Long Haired Syrian Hamsters are known to be one of the most popular hamster breeds as house pets. They are normally found in the wild in Turkey and Syria (as the name suggests) but they have been domesticated so that we can enjoy them.
Long-haired Syrian hamsters also called ‘teddy bear’ hamsters are known for their long coats. They especially get long hair on the sides of their torso which may require a trim. The hair can reach great lengths, unlike the Syrian short-haired hamsters who have a short coat throughout their life.
How To Keep Your Syrian Hamster?
Most Pet shops will suggest your Syrian hamster lives alone as they can often fight in pairs. In the pet shops you will see them living in pairs but when they are young this is perfectly fine. However, as a pet, they are extremely gregarious and very active at night, since they are nocturnal creatures.
Syrian Hamster Life Span
Unfortunately, their life span is not too long. It is normally around 2 years, although it is not uncommon for them to go slightly over the average…
