Did you know there are several different species wrapped up in the Russian Dwarf Hamsters colony? There are several out there, but some include; the Winter White Russian Dwarf hamster, the Campbell's Russian Dwarf hamster, and the Roborovski's Dwarf hamster. Most people mistakenly believe the Russian Winter White and Campbell's hamsters are the same species. Who can blame them considering all the similarities that are present. However, the Roborovski definitely sets itself apart because it only grows to be around 4 to 5 centimeters as opposed to the others.
Your local pet store may only have one or two of these variations. Chances are the Winter White hamsters are rarer than the Campbell's hamsters. If you want to take one of these home you will most likely end up with two instead. This is because they are more comfortable being sold in pairs. It's also important to get the same sex unless you want a litter. The most entertaining part is they will change color during the colder months. The white coat they dawn is normally used for camouflage in the snow. It allows them to hide from predators and escape at any moment. When they're in your home they will still do the same thing, but it will depend on how much natural sunlight they get throughout the day. If they are stuck in artificial light they will stay the same color.
If you aren't familiar with the Campbell's Russian dwarf hamster, you might know them as Djungaria hamsters. They are considered to be the most common in your pet store and thanks to creative breeding there are many more color choices today. Some people enjoy a unique approach to their hamsters, and with the Campbell's you won't be let down. They may have spots, mottled, and even shades of blue or lilac. We have even seen cinnamon and black colors surface in recent years.
You would normally find the Roborovski's Dwarf hamster in various regions of Mongolia. There are occasions where they are even found in northern parts of China. The unique point about these little creatures is that they have longer legs. They are also considered to be the hardest hamsters to keep as pets because they are so tiny. Over the years there have been many reports suggesting that they can squeeze through bars and escape. The truth is they are all about escaping and love to climb, so be careful. The best part is they are very clean and can spend hours grooming themselves with a nice dust bath.
While this is true you still need to care for them just the same. One thing to note about dwarf hamsters is they are extremely fast. The best thing you can do to control their escape instincts is to add an exercise wheel in their cage. If you want to bring them out you can let them roll around in a ball. However, you must make sure they can't unlock the opening (this has happened to me in the past), because they will easily get loose. If you do use a ball they can only stay in there for a certain period of time. When you offer these options they will calm down a bit. Just remember that it's not a crazy thought for a Russian dwarf hamster like this one to run 5 miles in one session. Who knows, it might help you come up with the perfect name for your new pet.
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