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Angora hamsters have long, soft hair. Generally pale in color, the hair is the longest in male animals and forms a skirt at the side.
Rex hamsters have a short, soft wavy coat that feels like velvet. Satin golden hamsters have shiny, silky hair.
Angora hamsters must be brushed regularly – use a soft toothbrush. Hamsters become [...]

Patterned Syrian Hamster

Golden hamsters have been bred in a number of different fur patterns. The Tortoiseshell is blotched with a solid color, yellow and white. Banded have a white band around the middle of their body. Spotted or Piebald hamsters have white spots.
Hamsters are most active at dawn and dusk, especially from 8 to 11 pm. Provide [...]

Solid-Colored Syrian Hamster

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Syrian Hamsters have been kept as pets only since the 1940s. They are now popular throughout the world and breeders have produced at least 100 varieties. Solid-colored varieties include Cinnamon, Gray and White.
Wild hamsters live in underground burrows – twisting tunnels with chambers used as bedrooms, storage areas and toilets. Hamster homes made of tubular [...]

Syrian golden hamster

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Popularly known as Golden Hamsters, these small rodents were first found in the Syrian desert. Most pet hamsters are descended from a single family that was collected in 1930. Today, Golden hamsters are bred in light, dark and normal varieties.
Keep in a cage of heavy duty (chew-proof) plastic and metal grilles, that is at least [...]