Chinese Hamster

The Chinese Hamster is the most ‘rat like’ type of hamster since this hamster's tail is longer than the other hamsters. Chinese Hamsters can live in pairs if brought together from a young age; but they can become extremely aggressive towards each other, thus housing Chinese Hamsters alone can be the best choice. The Chinese Hamster is approximately 10-12cm long and its scientific name is 'Cricetulus griseus'. Click here to read a hamster article about Chinese Hamsters.