The Rare Chinese Dwarf Hamster
It is really hard to come by the Chinese Dwarf Hamster as the purchase of this specie of hamsters is highly regulated in the U.S. These Chinese and Mongolian natives are desert creatures, and difficult to nurture when away from their habitat.
Closer to the rat hamster than that of the dwarf hamster, these Chinese Dwarves can be distinguished by their rat-like features (tail, body) and their unique colors. They either come in all gray with a black stripe, spotted or all white with a black eye.
Female Chinese Dwarf Hamsters rarely let the males have the last word. They often try to dominate the males and this leads to the latter hurting himself or worse, ending up dead. It is recommended that males and females be kept apart.
But regardless of the sex, one Chinese Dwarf Hamster will always try to dominate the other, so it is wise to give them as much space apart as possible. The best choice of housing for them would be plastic tanks or aquariums. Cage bars just tempt them to get away. It is not rare to see the Chinese Dwarf Hamsters trapped between cage wires. It is also not a pretty sight.
Chinese Dwarf hamsters eat the way regular hamsters do. Typical meals consist of seeds, vegetables, sometimes even crickets or mealworms. Lots of fresh water is best too. Keep the fresh water in a water bottle instead of a water bowl. The latter often gets knocked over and spills on the substrate.
The Chinese Dwarf Hamster is a very active creature and therefore hard to domesticate. They are known to be bold, high-strung and jumpy. Keep them locked up well or else you run the risk of losing them. The Chinese Dwarf Hamster has a lifespan of two to three years and is better suited for more experienced pet owners, unlike other dwarf hamster species, which can be given to children as pets.
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