Winter White Dwarf Hamster

Keeping dwarf hamsters as pets is fast becoming an amazing hobby among many people including children and many adults as well. One special type called the winter white dwarf hamster is a great pet for you to care for especially if you are looking for a simple and easy creature to care for. If you are into these white and adorable creatures then you will have to read the rest of this article and get the facts you need to properly care for them quickly and easily. Start raising healthy pets with these amazing tips.

As the name suggests the winter white dwarf hamster can turn white during a period of cold weather. In its natural environment it would normally camouflage with the surroundings to evade predators that would snatch them for an easy lunch. In captivity you will most likely never see them turn white because the temperature will usually stay above this particular threshold. Placing them in the cold intentionally to see them turn white is not recommended and may be fatal to your new pet.

So if they are not white what colors are they? With modern technology and cross breeding you can pretty much get these pets in almost any color that you would like that occurs naturally. The color of the winter white dwarf hamster is usually a dark grayish color that also has a much darker dorsal stripe that runs down the backs of these creatures. They also have other characteristics such as small feet, short tail, large eyes, small ears, and very small bodies. This type of species is usually confused with the Campbell species because they are similar in appearance. It takes some practice to notice the difference between the two of these similar species. One thing you should know is that the Campbell type is more common in pet stores than the winter white dwarf hamster is. If you are trying to figure out if you have a Campbell or a winter white chances are it is a Campbell.

The winter white dwarf hamster is relatively easy to care for because they don't rely on specific caring needs. All they need is some simple and basic care that can help them become healthy, happy, and vibrant for its entire lifespan. If you want to have your pet live as long as possible I would recommend supplying them with some very health foods. A good recommendation would be adding vitamins to their diet such as Nutri-Cal. You can also place a food dish inside of their cage for easier feeding. Never give them the typical junk food that humans eat because this will dramatically shrink their already short life spans. There is no exact way to make your pets live longer, the only thing you can do is give them an environment that will keep them as happy as possible.

These are some simple facts about the winter white dwarf hamster and how you can easily take care of them when you finally purchase your new pet.