05-09-2006, 05:15 PM
Guys -- no way would I give the "spares" to Miss Stephanie's Home for Wayward Reptiles ! If I were to breed her, I'd definitely want to have homes ready for the pups... with a gestation period of only 16 days, and an estrus cycle of only four, you can end up with MANY hamsters very quickly. Just as with any animal, it's irresponsible to breed without having somewhere in mind for the babies... more detail here: http://www.hamsterific.com/BreedingSyrians.html
billb, unfortunately, their lifespans are only 2-3 years, and though I don't know exactly how old she is, I'd guess just based on visible appearance that she's maybe a year old already (the fact that she's gone into heat means she has to be at least 3-4 months old).
billb, unfortunately, their lifespans are only 2-3 years, and though I don't know exactly how old she is, I'd guess just based on visible appearance that she's maybe a year old already (the fact that she's gone into heat means she has to be at least 3-4 months old).