I got a hamster today from petsmart, but i dont know what it is.Can syrian hammsters just be white , black and gray?Or is a panda bear?All I got told was that it is short haired.HELP?
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Panda bears are a cutesy name for a black and white banded syrian. Heres a site on hamster colors, compare the pictures
http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/syria...
Heres a bunch of info on hamsters in case you don't know what to do.
No matter what hamster you get, moving from the pet store to your house will be a very stressful situation for the hamster. You'll need to leave your hamster alone for at least a day. Keep it in a quiet room, and try to interact with it as little as possible.
Then you'll need to tame your hamster. Go slowly, unless your hamster is really friendly. Progress from just putting your hand in the cage to picking it up. If you take it slowly, you'll have a pet that trusts you completely.
You'll need- (If you don't already have)
Cage- Buy either an 10 gallon minimum aquarium or a LARGE plastic storage bin. The aquarium will need a mesh top, and the storage bin will need to be modified for ventilation. Wire cages encourage chewing on the bars which damages teeth. Colored Plastic cages are hard to clean and are usually too small. Syrians can get stuck in the bubble tube they sometimes have as well.
Bedding- Stay away from cedar, pine, or fluff bedding. Cedar and pine smell piney, but the chemicals that cause the piney scent can damage your hamster's lungs. Fluff bedding can wrap around limbs. Aspen, carefresh, and yesterday's news cat litter are good bedding choices.
Water Bottle- Buy one that doesn't drip, and if possible test it before you leave the pet store to make sure.
Food Dish- This will keep the cage cleaner, but really isn't needed.
Treats- Don't buy pet store treats. They usually are high in sugar and other things that aren't really good for hammies. Washed fruits and vegetables are fine, but check an online food list to make sure they are safe.
Food- Try to buy a high quality brand. Duh.
Wheel- Buy a silent wheel, otherwise it will get really annoying. If possible, make sure it doesn't squeak or rattle before you leave. Don't buy one with rungs, the hamster's feet can slip through them and get damaged.
Ball- If you can let your hamster out without the ball in a safe area don't buy one. Some people love these and think they are great, but other people think they are cruel. Don't leave your hamster in the ball for more than fifteen minutes, it needs time to rest and to get a drink.
Chew sticks- Your hamster needs to chew to keep its teeth down, and buying some chew sticks from a pet store is the easiest way. Unflavored dog biscuits are good too.
Good luck.
Does it do the Hamster Dance?
is there any way you can post a picture?
there is no difference just treat it the same as you would if it were a regular hamster!
It could just be a regular golden hamster too. I would check wikipedia, if you type in hamster they will give you different kinds to choose from and sometimes pictures. You might be able to identify yours bye that.
First of all, why would you purchase something if you aren't even sure what kind it is? Try looking it up on the actual Petsmart site because whatever they carry at the store they will show on the actual site. And, if your REALLY clueless as to how to take care of the little rodent, after you get the name of the hamster, do some research on how and what to feed it and how to please it. Good Luck!!!
To me, your hamster sounds like a dwarf hamster. To be sure, you can go back to Petsmart and ask them. That way, you will know for sure! Thanks, and good luck with your new hamster!,
~ Future Vet
i have a hamster. Ya, I dont know what kind you have though. Sorry.
check this site
http://www.hamsterific.com/varieties.cfm...
Yeah. They can. How big is it? If it's small it may be a dwarf. If not, then it's a syrian. Then go to Google, and google hamster breeds. You can look at pictures on websites, and find out more information.
In case you didn't know, all types of hamsters ( teddy bear, golden etc.) are all one breed, Syrians. They just give them names for their unique colors. SO your pet place may have wrote short haired, because they didn't use the other names and jsut referred to all of them as Syrians. So it is, a Syrian AND a panda bear PROBUALLY!
Good luck with the new fur ball!!
http://www.hamsterific.com/
all u need to know :)
Yes, they can. "Panda bear" is a black banded Syrian.
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