Dwarf Campbells Hamster - Phodopus sungoris campbelli

Description

The Dwarf Campbells Russian originates from Central Asia, Northern Russia, Mongolia and North China where it lives in sand dunes.
The Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster is the more common than the other sub-species of Dwarf Russian Hamster, the Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster, and they are often seen in pet shops in many countries today. The Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster is approximately 10-12cm in length with a plump rounded body. It has expandable cheekpouches.
The Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster is sociable and will live with others of its own kind in single or mixed sex groups provided that hamsters are introduced at a young age. The Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster is nocturnal but can be quite active for short periods during the day. It makes a good pet although because of its small size it can be difficult for small children to handle. The Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster can also be less tolerant of clumsy handling than the bigger Syrian Hamster and more prone to nip when annoyed. They are able to squeeze through the bars of some hamster cages and so cages designed for mice, glass or plastic aquariums make more suitable cages. The average lifespan of the Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster is 1-2 years although they can live longer.






Category
Rodents