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hamster size

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Question
Hi Karen,

I have a teddy bear and 2 black bear syrians, I was just wondering how big they will get. Also, the are very healthy, do you know how long they will live. PLEASE ANSWER BACK ASAP. Thanks.

Sam

Answer
Hi Sam,

    The average size of a Syrian hamster is 5-6 inches in length. I can not really say how long your hamsters will live, but the average life span is 2-3 years.
    If you have anymore questions, please write again.

Thank you for writing!