Winter White Dwarf Hamster
Winter White Dwarf Hamster
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
Also called the Djungarian hamster, the Winter White Dwarf Hamster is one of the easier dwarf hamsters to tame, with a curious, mellow nature that makes it a great choice for beginners. In the wild its brown coat turns white in winter, which is how it got its name. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Beginner
- Adult Size: Up to 3 inches; 1.5-2 ounces
- Life Expectancy: 2-3 years
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
Offer fresh food and water every day.
- Staple Diet: A food formulated for dwarf hamsters, offered fresh daily.
- Treats: Treats formulated for hamsters can be offered on occasion.
- Water: Provide clean, fresh water every day.
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Small animals can carry germs that make people sick. Always wash your hands after handling your pet or cleaning its habitat. Supervise young children during handling.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Winter white dwarf hamsters are small, generally clean animals that are easy to care for in a secure, escape-proof habitat.
- Experience Level: Beginner; a good fit for someone who wants a companion that does not need frequent handling.
- Minimum Habitat Size: 24 x 24 x 12 inches for one hamster; multiple hamsters need more space. Use a dwarf hamster cage with narrow bar spacing or a well-ventilated glass or plastic habitat.
- Enrichment: Exercise wheels, tubes and tunnels, plus rotating dwarf hamster chews to keep teeth from overgrowing.
- Handling: Not generally aggressive; handle gently and keep them away from household hazards when out of the habitat.
- Maintenance: Spot clean daily and deep clean weekly; glass or plastic habitats need bedding changed more often.
Also called the Djungarian hamster, the Winter White Dwarf Hamster is one of the easier dwarf hamsters to tame, with a curious, mellow nature that makes it a great choice for beginners. In the wild its brown coat turns white in winter, which is how it got its name. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Beginner
- Adult Size: Up to 3 inches; 1.5-2 ounces
- Life Expectancy: 2-3 years
Offer fresh food and water every day.
- Staple Diet: A food formulated for dwarf hamsters, offered fresh daily.
- Treats: Treats formulated for hamsters can be offered on occasion.
- Water: Provide clean, fresh water every day.
Small animals can carry germs that make people sick. Always wash your hands after handling your pet or cleaning its habitat. Supervise young children during handling.
Habitat and Care
Winter white dwarf hamsters are small, generally clean animals that are easy to care for in a secure, escape-proof habitat.
- Experience Level: Beginner; a good fit for someone who wants a companion that does not need frequent handling.
- Minimum Habitat Size: 24 x 24 x 12 inches for one hamster; multiple hamsters need more space. Use a dwarf hamster cage with narrow bar spacing or a well-ventilated glass or plastic habitat.
- Enrichment: Exercise wheels, tubes and tunnels, plus rotating dwarf hamster chews to keep teeth from overgrowing.
- Handling: Not generally aggressive; handle gently and keep them away from household hazards when out of the habitat.
- Maintenance: Spot clean daily and deep clean weekly; glass or plastic habitats need bedding changed more often.
