The Dwarf Winter White Russian originates from Eastern Kazakhstan and South West Siberia where it lives among grassy steppes.
The Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster is definitely the least common from the two species of Dwarf Russian Hamster kept as pets and it is therefore rarely seen in pet shops. The Dwarf Winter White Russian might be also known as the Siberian Hamster.
Both Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster and the Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster are sometimes labeled as Djungarian Hamsters. The Russians themselves consider the Dwarf Winter White as the Djungarian but American Scientists refer the Campbells as the Djungarian. It’s however a really misleading name as neither species of Russian Hamster actually inhabit the region of Djungaria.
The Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster is much more compact in shape compared to Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster and has more prominent eyes, a roman nose and a curved spine towards the rear creating a bullet shaped body. Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters are approximately 8-10cm in length when full grown with males being larger than females. They’ve expandable cheek pouches. Russian Hamsters have furry feet and are also sometimes known as the Furry or Hairy Footed Hamster.
The Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster is sociable and can live with others of their own kind in single or mixed sex groups so long as hamsters are introduced at an early age. The Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster is nocturnal but could be very active for short periods throughout the day. It makes a good pet although due to its small size it may be difficult for small children to handle. The Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster may also be less tolerant of clumsy handling than the bigger Syrian Hamster but is generally nice natured. They’re able to squeeze through the bars of some hamster cages and thus cages designed for mice, glass or plastic aquariums make more suitable cages. The average lifespan of the Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster is 1½-2 years although they can live longer.
Due to the similar appearance of the Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster and the Winter White Russian Hamster and their ability to interbreed it may be difficult to distinguish which species a particular hamster is, or indeed if it is a hybrid of the two species of Russian Hamster.
Hannah Dodd
Jul 28. 2010
I love dwarf hamsters and thought I got a winter white but infact i got a hybrid , they are permanantly white with a fleck or 2 of grey but they are fantastic
Laurie Boody
Sep 17. 2010
My friend just gave me a Siberian Hamster, not sure how old.I have done everything required to get him acclimated. Gave him treats & have slowly put my hand in to introduce myself to Bubs. He was susposedly handled all the time & I was told he did not bite. I have reservations on this due to the fact of having so many small animals.I just lost my Gerbil to age and am well aware of the bites & it can make it dangerous if you are not in a good area that is a soft spot for landing.He is making a buzzing type noise & we are assuming he is very scared. What can we do to get him comfortable and be able to handle him without gloves, which I think scares them more??? Thank you for a response.
Sincerely,
Laurie Boody/ laurieboody@yahoo.com
admin
Sep 18. 2010
Hi Laurie,
You need to be patient, it takes time to accustom the hamster again.
Give treats/seeds between your fingertips – between the cage bars, at first.
Then try to lure the hamster in your hand by giving him some goodies.
If you have a two-story cage, it may be better to take the hamster in your hand on through the second floor .
Indeed, it may take a little time that your hamster gets used to you and smell of you.
Try little by little – every day.
I hope this helps.
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Jonald Dimaano
May 06. 2011
is it ok to have two siberian hamster in a cage?
admin
May 23. 2011
They usually need their own cages.
stephanie
Oct 16. 2011
my family and i always gets a hamster or dwarf hamster, and they always die of wetail diesease! how can we prevent this? i know that you clean their cage every weekened and we always do but it just doesnt work and we get so attached to the animal because we keep it alive for quite some time and so it breaks my heart when a animal dies. we had a hamster that lived for about two and a half years so when he died i nearly died with him. then we got another and he died to in the same cage, same way, with the same postion of dieing! they always die when they are sleeping so yeah. what shall we do to prevent this!?
admin
Oct 30. 2011
Siberian hamsters usually live only about 2 years (2 – 2,5 years) – I´m sorry, nothing can be done – but you can always take another =)
Phoebe
Jan 24. 2012
Do I need to seperate the mother and the father if the mother just gave birth??
Phoebe
Jan 24. 2012
Do I need to seperate the mother and the father if the mother just gave birth?
admin
Jan 31. 2012
Yes, it is the best and safest to separate them.
admin
Jan 31. 2012
Yes
jade
Mar 14. 2012
what should be the best food for the siberian hamster??so that they always eat???
jade
Mar 14. 2012
what should be the best food for the siberian hamster??so that they always eat..
Alleria
Apr 17. 2012
My hamster gave birth for the second time, the first was a failure since we really don’t know what to do. Ending was she ate all of her 6 babies. The second was today. she only had 2. I separated the dad immediately as soon as I found out the she gave birth. The thing is, the other baby died today. I don’t know what to do to save the remaining one. :’(
mark
May 15. 2012
can siberian hamsters take a bath?
admin
Sep 25. 2012
So sad =( – I’m sorry, but I don´t know what to do? does anyone know?
admin
Sep 25. 2012
Sunflower seeds and rodent food mixtures.
Bethany
Apr 05. 2013
Stephanie, there are some wet tail drops that you can get through your local petsmart or petco. i’m not sure how good they’ll work but you could always get some and see if they work. I know what you mean about wet tail because me favorite hamster, Cheetoh, died of wet tail after three years of having her. Hang in there, and enjoy your time spent with every hamster that you get!