Roborovski hamster
It is of Asian origin and can be found in China, Kazakhstan and even Russia, more specifically, is the smallest hamster species and has a particular personality as well as a need for special care.
- Roborovski hamster is prohibited in Brazil by ordinance 93/08.
- Which prohibits the import and export of live specimens.
As mentioned above, this hamster is exceptionally small in size, measures only 5 centimeters and weighs a maximum of 20 grams, are brown on the back and white on the belly, its white spots on the eyes come off, providing gentle and alert care.look at the animal.
It is an animal that moves quickly, managing to escape the hands of those who catch it easily.
The Roborovski hamster has an independent, nervous and sometimes grumpy character, as it is a nocturnal animal that does not react well if someone wakes him up, anyway your character also depends on your personality because there are playful and friendly Roborovski hamsters.
If you are looking for a copy to play and you like to have it in your hands, we recommend that you confirm that it is a friendly animal before taking it home.Take the time to adopt him.
Your diet should be based on small seeds that suit your small body, do not choose any type of commercial food.Read the packaging carefully as it is ideal to contain: red corn, peeled oats, white corn, sunflower pipes, corn, canary, flax, whole wheat, peas, niger, canola, sorghum, vesce, barley, safflower, papulas and katjang.
Like other hamsters, you should receive your dose of fruits and vegetables, although Roborovski can eat them almost every day.Offer vegetables such as spinach, chard, arugula, wilds, cabbage, carrots or lettuces.Fruits are also important, so try kiwi, pear, apple, banana or grapefruit The parts should always be very small.
This type of hamster is omnivorous, which means that not only should it receive plant food, but its diet must be supplemented to receive the right proteins, offer unsalted cheese, egg yolk, turkey ham or even golden pasta for insectivorous birds.
Find a suitable habitat for your little Roborovski.The best option is to buy a terrarium or a classic cage with metal bars small enough to prevent the animal from escaping.Remember that it is very elegant and elastic.
Place any type of rodent sand at the bottom of your habitat
Add feeders and a water dispenser (rabbits are the most suitable) that will always be kept clean and disinfected, it is very important not to leave food that can rot within your reach.
In addition, you should keep in mind that it is a particularly active hamster, in nature it travels several kilometers a day, in this way get a wheel and even a circuit so that your new pet can enjoy your home.Finally, add a nest, or house with hay, where you’ll feel comfortable and warm.
Your boyfriend may have diseases such as paralysis of the hind legs, usually from a fall from a high place.Keep the animal at rest and, if not better, consult the veterinarian.
You can also suffer from pneumonia if you are in an area of the house where drafts or sudden changes in temperature pass, avoid these problems by placing it in a place at a constant temperature, in a few days the pneumonia is likely to improve if it is in an environment more favorable.
Lastly, we mention cheek occlusion, which can occur if it is unable to expel certain types of food, if this happens, take the hamster to the vet as soon as possible.