About your Hamster

There are no less than 27 species and sub species of hamsters found across different countries and habitats. The majority live within semi-desert areas, however, not all are kept as pets. The most common is the Golden or Syrian hamster. Other smaller species include the Dwarf Russian, Dwarf Chinese hamster and Roborovski hamster.

Syrian hamsters were first introduced during the 19th century however, it wasn't introduced into the pet market until the 1950's. Hamsters belong to the rodent family and are so-called because of their ability to hoard food. They are nocturnal creatures which live in burrows, amidst a vast network of tunnels.

Am I the right pet for you?

Hamsters make good family pets. They need very little space and are easy to look after. They are nocturnal and therefore like to hide away during the day but will come out to play in the evening. Hamsters live, on average, for two and a half years.