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Syrian hamsters are nocturnal, territorial, solitary critters. They mostly enjoy being by themselves and usually demand to be housed in solitude. That being said, it is important to know that they still breed with mates and reproduce like normal hamsters, despite their keenness to be alone. These little critters are docile most of the time, although they could become violent when around unwanted company. Syrian Hamsters are great pets as they as playful, well behaved and extremely entertaining to watch.
One thing for sure is that they are absolutely adorable. A healthy Syrian Hamster can live up to 2.5 years of age. A series of factors can lengthen or shorten their time in this planet and have a positive or negative effect on their overall health. Things like lifestyle, nutrition and genetics are as influential to their life span as other elements of care like exercise and housing. Some toothy fluffs are more predisposed to sickness due to their genes and some are simply affected by their environment. It is safe to assume that if you take proper care of your hamster, you should have a happy, long lasting pet that lives a long healthy life.
