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Syrian hamster, rex (curly)

Variety Hamster Mesocricetus auratus

Written with AI assistance, not yet checked by a person. Treat the details as a starting point and confirm important decisions with a vet or a breeder.

Overview

A recessive coat type with crinkled, slightly coarse hair and curly whiskers; long-haired rex hamsters look tousled. Care is the same as for other Syrians; long rex coats need the weekly check of long-haired animals.

Coat type
Rex
Grooming need

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Health and common problems

These are common issues for this animal, not a diagnosis. If you are worried about your animal, see a vet.

No reviewed health information yet.

Who it gets along with

Worked out from the traits of this animal. Individual animals differ, and introductions should always be slow and supervised.

Not enough information about: children, cats, dogs, small pets, birds, fish, seniors, strangers.

Notable cases

  • Hamster (Avoid with): Like every Syrian hamster it must live alone.

Set-up and food

Housing mode
Solitary only

Family tree

Part of

Related

General information, not veterinary advice. Every animal is an individual. Typical values and costs are estimates. Talk to a vet, a breeder or a shelter before you decide, and see a vet if your animal is unwell.

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