How Long Do Dwarf Hamsters Live For?

Dwarf Hamsters generally live for two to three years. They are a small group of hamsters in the genus phodopus, though they are not from this species. The Chinese hamster is said to be dwarf hamster.

The Chinese Hamster is a particular species of a hamster, it is called Cricetulus griseus. These hamsters usually come form the deserts of northern China and Mongolia.

The average height of a hamster as an adult is around 7.5 to 9 cm and they normally weight anything between 50-75 grams. Chinese hamsters are mostly kept in Laboratories. They have a quiet nature and can be easily handled.

In some states of US like California Chinese hamsters are regarded as pests and you need a special permit keep them as pets. In New Jersey they thought off as Toxic animals and also require a permit like California.

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2 to 3 yrs but Syrian hamster live the longest

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