Hamster is one of the most common pets people like to have, and they are incredibly cute. There are several species of hamster, like Russian hamster, dwarf hamster, Chinese hamster, Syrian Hamster and much more. Winter white hamster is one of the popular species of the kind which is fluffy, soft, furry and little. These belong to the grassland of Siberia and are called by different names, like Siberian hamster Russian white hamster and Djungarian hamster. If taken good care, winter white hamster can live up to two years.
They make great pets and if you want one to make your kid’s birthday special this year, bring a winter white hamster at home. But, you should keep your kid inform about the pet well.
A Brief Overview of Winter Whites
Basically, this species of hamster belongs to Siberia and Kazakhstan. While they are in wild, they make groups or colonies to live, and they can live with their own species more peacefully than other species. Still, while they are captivated, it is better to keep them away from each other as in an enclosed place, they may start squabble which may turn into serious fights.
Winter whites often scream at a high pitch that you assume that they are suffering from immense pain. If you look carefully, you may find it has fallen from a little height of wheel. They often scream when scared or mishandled by children. The best way to deal with winter white hamsters is to keep them as they like and watch them doing things constantly. That is the real fun.
If you are buying a winter white, go for a male one as it cohabits faster than the female. Have you ever wondered why this species is named ‘Winter Whites’? It is quite obvious that they belong to Siberia, the country of ever winter. But, they also have a unique feature. During winter, the color of their coat changes into complete white and they camouflage into the nature to stay safe from predators.
Colors of Winter White
Winter white hamsters are available in three colors-
- The normal or wild coloration of this hamster is black and gray with dark black eyes.
- The sapphire ones are of bluish-gray in color
- During winter, you will find the pearl white hamsters with black eyes.
Apart from these basic colors, certain color mutation is happening present days, and the new species are getting interesting colors like orange, mandarin, mushroom and brown. But, experts say that these are not the purebred; rather, they are the cross-breed of winter whites and Campbell hamsters.
Feeding Winter Whites
If you want to have a winter white as your pet, you need to know about the food habit of the animal at first. You can buy a quality hamster food mix by consulting a vet. Treating it time to time will make it trust you. Feed it fresh carrots, spinach, lettuce and other vegetables. Never give fruits or sugary objects to your dear winter white.