Depending on the hamster type, the lifespan can vary from 1 year to 4 years. See below for a table on the specific hamster types.
| Hamster Type: | Lifespan: |
|---|---|
| Roborovski dwarf hamster | 2 – 3 years |
| Chinese hamster | 2.5 – 3 years |
| Syrian (Golden hamster) | 3 – 4 years |
| Winter white dwarf hamster | Twelve months |
| Campbell’s dwarf hamster | 2 – 2.5 years |
Roborovski Dwarf Hamster
Chinese Hamster
Syrian (Golden Hamster)
Winter White Dwarf Hamster
Campbell’s Dwarf Hamster
How You Can Help Your Hamster Live A Long Life
- Keep their cage clean and hygienic
- Provide a hamster with good quality food
- An exercise wheel will keep them fit
- Be on the lookout for any illnesses that need addressing from a vet
- Handle them with care, they are only small and require a soft touch
- Don’t feed them harmful foods, always do your research first
- Keep their cage in an area of correct temperature and not by any drafts or open windows, or direct sunlight.
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How You Can Help Your Hamster To Have A Happy Life
- Provide your hamster with a good size cage
- Exercise wheel
- Exercise ball
- Sandbathe
- A healthy variety of treats
- Toys
- Handling but not too much, they sleep during the day so try not to disturb until late afternoon/evening
- Don’t get a hamster friend, they prefer to be on their own and they love their own company
- Don’t play music too loud or too close to the cage. move them into another room if you do
- Hiding places to explore in their cage
