The syrian hamster can be obtained relatively easy from your local pet shop or breeder. The Syrian hamster is the most popular hamster that is sold and kept as pets. Although there are several species, only 5 are commonly recognized as pets.

All types of hamster make good pets, They are very easy to look after, and their needs are very few.

The Syrian are solitary by nature, they will not tolerate any other hamsters in the cage, preferring to live alone.

These adorable little creatures are amusing to watch, pleasant to handle by young and old alike.

How to catch escaped hamsters, gone missing.

Hamsters of the long haired variety are sometimes referred to as the teddy bear hamster.