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'''Hamsters''' are small [[rodents]] that belong to the subfamily Cricetinae. Hamsters are originally indigenous to the [[Middle East]], [[China]] and Southeastern [[Europe]]. As they breed well in captivity and are easy to look after, hamsters make good family pets.
'''Hamsters''' are small [[rodents]] that belong to the subfamily Cricetinae. Hamsters are originally indigenous to the [[Middle East]], [[China]] and Southeastern [[Europe]]. As they breed well in captivity and are easy to look after, hamsters make good family pets.
Hamsters are Nocturnal and are therefore most active at night. They need to chew to keep their teeth shortened. Sticks and wooden blocks work well. Paper tubes such as toilet rolls will provide a toy initially, at least until its chewed up.
They need a cage, wood shavings or shredded paper bedding , food dish and water bottle and for exercise a wheel to run on.
Hamsters will hoard food , so it is not unusual for them to take food from the dish and hide it elsewhere in the cage. They do tend to "freak out" when the cage is cleaned, since all the hoarded food is gone. They will relax when they find the food dish is full. Hamsters like treats such as small pieces of fruit and some green vegetables.
The most common type of hamster is the Syrian hamster (sometimes called a golden hamster). These hamsters are larger than the other varieties and are most commonly kept as pets. All pet Syrian hamsters were bred from a single captive pair.
The most common type of hamster is the Syrian hamster (sometimes called a golden hamster). These hamsters are larger than the other varieties and are most commonly kept as pets. All pet Syrian hamsters were bred from a single captive pair.