HamstersHamsters
Mrs. SalvatiMrs. Salvati
VarietiesVarieties Golden (Syrian)Golden (Syrian) Brown on top, white on bottomBrown on top, white on bottomBlack stripe on backBlack stripe on back
Syrian – Different colorsSyrian – Different colorsTeddy Bear - Teddy Bear - Long haired Long haired Different colorsDifferent colors
DwarfDwarfSmaller then goldenSmaller then goldenDifferent varietiesDifferent varieties
http://harveyhams.weebly.com/syrian-hamster-varieties.html harveyhams.weebly.com/syrian-hamster-varieties.html
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Nocturnal – sleep during the dayNocturnal – sleep during the day Stump tailStump tail Weigh 90-150 gramsWeigh 90-150 grams Continuously growing incisorsContinuously growing incisors Cheek pouches – pockets on inside of Cheek pouches – pockets on inside of
mouth to store foodmouth to store food Solitary animalsSolitary animals
HousingHousing
10 Gallon tank with cover10 Gallon tank with cover Plastic hamster cages with tunnelsPlastic hamster cages with tunnels Wood shavings for beddingWood shavings for bedding Nesting materials (toilet paper rolls)Nesting materials (toilet paper rolls)
FeedingFeeding
Hamster mix found at the pet storeHamster mix found at the pet store Water should be in a bottleWater should be in a bottle Treats can include:Treats can include:
CheeriosCheerios BreadsBreads Timothy hayTimothy hay Fruits and vegetablesFruits and vegetables
InformationInformation
Gestation – 19-20 daysGestation – 19-20 days Litter size – 4-12 babiesLitter size – 4-12 babies Wean – 3-4 weeksWean – 3-4 weeks Origin – Middle EastOrigin – Middle East Life span – 2-3 yearsLife span – 2-3 years Sexually mature – 10weeksSexually mature – 10weeks Sex by Anogenital distanceSex by Anogenital distance http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/index.php?http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/index.php?
showtopic=10517showtopic=10517
Health ProblemsHealth Problems
Wet tail – bacteria causing diarrheaWet tail – bacteria causing diarrhea TraumaTrauma Teeth problemsTeeth problems
Signs of a healthy hamster:Signs of a healthy hamster:
Clear eyes, Good skin and coat, eating Clear eyes, Good skin and coat, eating drinking, normal urine and fecesdrinking, normal urine and feces
HandlingHandling
Do not startle hamsterDo not startle hamster Pet firstPet first Hold with 2 hands over safe areaHold with 2 hands over safe area Restrain – scruffRestrain – scruff Tame with treatsTame with treats
GerbilsGerbils
GerbilsGerbilsGerbil VarietiesGerbil Varieties
Mongolian GerbilMongolian Gerbil
Comes in different colorsComes in different colors
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Longer hind legs help gerbil to stand Longer hind legs help gerbil to stand uprightupright
Long tail covered with furLong tail covered with fur Weigh 2-4ozWeigh 2-4oz Good DiggerGood Digger Can be active in both day and nightCan be active in both day and night Usually prefer mate for lifeUsually prefer mate for life
HousingHousing
Housing available for hamsters is usually Housing available for hamsters is usually suited for gerbilssuited for gerbils
Gerbils should have more cage space Gerbils should have more cage space then hamsters because they are more then hamsters because they are more activeactive
Wood shavings for beddingWood shavings for bedding Nesting materials (toilet paper rolls)Nesting materials (toilet paper rolls) Tail can get caught in exercise wheelTail can get caught in exercise wheel
FeedingFeeding
Gerbil mix found at the pet storeGerbil mix found at the pet store Consume very little water, water should Consume very little water, water should
be in a bottlebe in a bottle Treats can include:Treats can include:
Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Green foods – lettuce, cabbageGreen foods – lettuce, cabbage
InformationInformation
Gestation – 21-26 daysGestation – 21-26 days Litter size – 5 babiesLitter size – 5 babies Wean – 3 weeksWean – 3 weeks Origin – MongoliaOrigin – Mongolia Life span – 1-4 yearsLife span – 1-4 years Sexually mature – 5wSexually mature – 5w Sex by Anogenital distanceSex by Anogenital distance
Health ProblemsHealth Problems
Tyzzer’s disease – bacteria that may Tyzzer’s disease – bacteria that may cause deathcause death
Seizures Seizures TraumaTrauma Teeth problemsTeeth problems
HandlingHandling
Grasp base of tailGrasp base of tail Tame with treatsTame with treats
Info taken fromInfo taken from
http://www.hamster-club.com/http://www.hamster-club.com/varieties.aspvarieties.asp
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pets/http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pets/hamster.htmhamster.htm
http://www.caringtogether.com/exotics/http://www.caringtogether.com/exotics/hamsters3.htmlhamsters3.html
http://www.petwebsite.com/gerbils/http://www.petwebsite.com/gerbils/mongolian_gerbils.htm mongolian_gerbils.htm
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