Syrian Hamster

The word hamster comes from the German language that is "Hamstern"which means to hoard. Of all the hamsters eat most have pockets that are useful for storing food and bedding for their nests. Syrian Hamsters come from regions of the country Syriah / Syria, Syria was originally called the Golden Hamster. Their average length 6-8 inches and weighing 140-200 grams.Hamster Syrian hamsters are very fairly benign, unlike Campbell's hamster. In the wild, hamsters live alone Syria and met briefly only to married spouses. Syria is active at night and passive during the day (nocturnal).Syria is active at night and passive during the day (nocturnal).

 Having a vision is not good, many of which Syria hamster fell from a height in because of his eyesight. In male hamsters have scent glands located under the belly just above the genitals. Problems in the Syrian hamster:Common diseases suffered by Syria is Wet Tail. For the handling could be given one tablet Ornacycline ® to 240 ml drinking water for 5 days. Cushing's Syndrome is a progressive degenerative disease, the first symptoms is the collapse of the fur but this can also be caused by other problems.
Generally, the hamster is not easy socializing, so often argued with friends of his cage.