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How big is he gonna get?

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Question
Hi Kathryn,
I have a 3 month old Short-haired Syrian hamster and I was wondering how big he is gonna get. How big is the average short-haired hamster?
Sarah

Answer
Hi Sarah,
Syrian hamsters (both long hair and short hair) grow to between 10 and 15 centimetres. Obviously long haired hamsters look bigger because of their coat, but they both grow ro roughly the same size.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask,
Kathryn