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can two different hamsters have pups

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Question
QUESTION: can two different hamsters have pups becuase I have a female teddy bear
hamster and two dwarf hamsters and my female teddy bear hamster named
sasha seems to like my dwarf hamster named rocky and rocky likes sasha
and I'm sure they like each other because they watch each other every
day

ANSWER: Hi Rachel,

    No, they can not. Syrian Hamsters are solitary and if caged with a Dwarf Hamster, they may attack and kill it.
    If you have anymore questions, please write again.

Thank you for writing!

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QUESTION: thank you karen do you know how to stop geting your hamster to stop biting the cage

Answer
Hello again Rachel,

    One way would be to put extra chew toys in their cage. If that does not work try putting apple bitter spray on the bars (if can be found at most pet stores) or rubbing a lemon on the bars. Hamsters do not like the taste of these and should help them to stop.
    If you have anymore questions, please write again.

Thanks again for writing!