Black bearhamster, belonging to the hamster family, also known as hamster black bear, belonging to one of the hamsters The breed is named for a certain reason. Its shape and hair color are very similar to black bears, so it is named after it. This rat has been introduced to Western countries and has been welcomed by the local people. It can be said that it was love at first sight, and it was kept at home as a pet rat. Indeed, the appearance of black bear hamsters is very cute, round and fat, how can people not be tempted!
The black bear hamster is medium in size and slightly obese, just the opposite of the white bear hamster, which has a dark color all over its body. The hair of the hamster is a little smaller than that of the first-line hamster. If you look closely, you will find that the hair on its body is not all black, but also has some dark brown parts. If it is illuminated by the sun, its fur will appear red. Its head and limbs are white. In general, the black bear hamster has a pair of big black eyes, dark and shiny, and its ears are light gray, standing straight on both sides of the top of the head, its color is in sharp contrast with the color of the body, it is really cute!
Black bear hamsters are a little grumpy, but basically don’t attack humans, Unless you rush it. Compared with other rat species, this rat has a relatively short lifespan, usually about a year and a half. In addition, this rat species is very resourceful. When winter is approaching, they will store food early so that they can spend the entire winter safely. They don't like to be disturbed, especially when they are sleeping, so parents should pay attention to this. Similar to other rat species, black bear hamsters are a typical nocturnal animal, and they like to hide themselves, so don't be too surprised, because this is their nature, and only in this way will they feel more secure !
Precautions for breeding In general, it is not difficult to raise black bear hamsters, but if you want to raise them well, it is not something you can do casually. Before raising, parents should prepare a cage of suitable size for it. It is best not to use iron wire material, which is easy to scratch the mouse, but it can reduce the chance of bacteria breeding. Like most mice, piebald hamsters also have the habit of biting. Parents can put some snacks, fruits or vegetables they usually like to eat at the bottom of the cage to pass their boring time!
Eating points The black bear hamster has a lot of food, but its favorite food is bread and mealworms. Parents can Go to the market or a specialty store to buy it. When feeding it, it is best to feed it into the mouth by hand. In this way, it can also strengthen the relationship between you, and the key is to make it trust you more. If your mice have adverse reactions such as refusal to eat or not to eat, then they are likely to be in estrus at this time. Therefore, during this period, it is best not to disturb their rest, otherwise it will be unfavorable for the production of black bear hamsters!