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Old 03-20-2017, 08:40 AM  
Drago
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Default Re: how different are Sriyans from Dwarfs?

Everything that has already been said is very true. Overall cost-wise, Syrians are more pricey than dwarfies considering the fact that most of their items must be rat sized. They also in general require large cages, preferably 1,000 square inches or more. However, personality wise (though keep in mind that this is VERY dependent on each hamster's personality) Syrians tend to be much more tame. They are also easier to handle due to their large size and slower movements, while dwarfies tend to be very fast and slip all about with ease. When it comes to time out for exercise, Syrians are way easier to allow into a hamster proofed "free range" room, but this really wouldn't be so practical for a smaller species like say, a robo. Besides being better for handling and companionship (in general) they're also a lot less prone to issues like dwarf hamsters. For example, dwarf hamsters can commonly become cage aggressive, but this is a rare occurrence in Syrians. Most dwarf species are also prone to diabetes, but Syrians aren't. This doesn't mean you should load them up on poor foods, but you can be less stringent All in all, Syrians have always and will always be my favorites as I just think there's nothing that can outdo their adorable "teddy bear" look, and just how many different colors and coat types are available with them.
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