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Roborovskis (Phodopus roborovski) are the smallest of the hamsters commonly kept as pets; they are also the fastest. They are distinguished by the white spots where their eyebrows would be. On average, they live the longest of any pet hamsters, living about three to three and a half years of age.
They are easily startled and are generally quite shy but curious. They're social and usually sleep together in one place. They aren't good pets for families with children. They are the world's fastest hamsters. They're obviously also not a good fit for someone who wants a hamster that they can cuddle. Roborovski's are certainly not cuddlers. They are generally the size of a thumb and can easily squeeze through the bar of the cage, so careful consideration of cage choice is important. Because of their size and speed, Roborovski's are best for people who prefer to observe rather than to play with their pet.
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1: Roborovskis (Phodopus roborovski) are the smallest of the hamsters commonly kept as pets; they are also the fastest. They are distinguished by the white spots where their eyebrows would be. On average, they live the longest of any pet hamsters, living about three to three and a half years of age.
They are easily startled and are generally quite shy but curious. They're social and usually sleep together in one place. They aren't good pets for families with children. They are the world's fastest hamsters. They're obviously also not a good fit for someone who wants a hamster that they can cuddle. Roborovski's are certainly not cuddlers. They are generally the size of a thumb and can easily squeeze through the bar of the cage, so careful consideration of cage choice is important. Because of their size and speed, Roborovski's are best for people who prefer to observe rather than to play with their pet.
2: My hamster, Quaver is a robovovski. We have had him quite a while and still can't handle him. These hamsers are very skittish. If a hamster is very scared, it will make a screeching sound, this is alarming but if this does happen, best to leave it alone for a while. These hamster are EXTREMELY cute. Unlike most hamsters they enjoy the running wheel, and if they stop suddenly they'll go flying round the edge. lol :)
