All about the Roborovski Dwarf Hamster
Expected lifespan:
3 – 3.5 years old.
Size: They don’t come smaller
The tiniest hamster around coming in at 2 inches (5cm) with a weight of around 0.5 – 0.75 ounces (14-20g).
Appearance: Small and no dorsal stripe
Unlike other dwarf hamsters, the Roborovski Dwarf Hamster does not have a dorsal stripe along its spine. Compared to its size, it is also has slightly longer legs than other dwarf hamsters.
The variety in colour is also greater than for other hamsters. It’s top will usually be brown (made it blend in, in the desert) with a white side and belly.
Behaviour: Extremely active
It is extremely active and when you take it out of the cage, it is a good idea to do so in an area that it cannot get out of and with no hiding places.
Due to the activity you should have a wheel (as you should with all hamsters).
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They are generally very gently and it takes significantly more stress for the robo hamster to start nipping compared to other hamsters.
Due to their small size and lifestyle it is not advisable to let children under 8 handle the Roborovski Dwarf Hamster.
Social: Can live alone or in pairs
Much like the Campbell Hamster, the Robo Hamster live alone and together with other Russian Dwarfs. If living together, the hamsters should be introduced to the same habitat at a young age and preferably before their 12-week birthday.
Like other hamsters, you should not introduce other hamsters to its habitat once its habits have formed.
Like all other hamsters, it can become nippy but only if it stressed or held against its will.
Daily Cycle: A nocturnal animal
Like most other hamsters, the Robo Hamster is nocturnal. It is usually most active in the hours around 6PM.
Habitat:
Same as other Dwarf Hamster. It needs a habitat that is at least 1 cubic foot (28 litres). If you have two hamsters it should be at least 1.5 cubic feet (42 litres). You should have one hamster wheel for each hamster in your habitat.
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If you want to know more about a cage for a dwarf hamster you can check out the guide linked here.
The room temperature should be between 69 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit (20-22 Celsius).
Pregnancy:
The Roborovski Hamster is pregnant for 27-30 days.
Consumption:
Same as other Dwarf Hamsters despite their size. It eats between 1/3 to 1/2 ounce of food daily (10-15g) and will consume about 6 tablespoons (30ml) of water per day.
Other Names:
Robo Hamster, Desert Hamster. The Species name is Phodopus Roborovski.