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Old 06-06-2013, 02:44 AM   #11
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They are only staying together because they do not know any different for now because they are clearly very young. As soon as they start to get their hormones in and begin to grow up they will fight and this could cause a disaster especially as the syrian will be much larger.
You must get a bin or something or maybe even return one to the store because you were given two species thinking you could keep them together when you could not. If you cannot accommodate two separate the it would best to return one or rehome one where it will be safe.
I hope you can sort something out real soon as you have a timebomb just now!
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Old 06-06-2013, 03:39 AM   #12
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Thank you! Today my mother said that I can't keep two hamsters... It is because first my mom don't like pets and she said she don't want them to have babies and also she said our house don't have a place for a second cage. I mean we have but not a right place for another cage can be there. So what I want to ask now is that: Do you like Bob better or Lizzy?
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Old 06-06-2013, 03:46 AM   #13
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I would have thought the question is which do YOU want to keep?

They have different personalities and being different sizes need different toys etc

And there is no risk of babies if they are different species and not genetically compatible....however I have noted that it looks as if the male has a very slight stripe down his back and could be another dwarf ....the photos are really not clear enough to determine. He also looks very young to have been re-homed.

The main issue is as the others have said, if different species, they will fight and this could lead to serious injury or death so I would make that decision as soon as you can.

It was very naughty of the store to sell you the two hamsters without being more helpful about what they were, how to house them etc so I hope they are prepared to take one back.


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Old 06-06-2013, 03:53 AM   #14
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Oh.. I am not which hamster I want to keep...It is really hard to decide... So I am asking for help... Do you like Bob or Lizzy better?
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Old 06-06-2013, 03:57 AM   #15
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Lizzy will need a specialised diet and will be more prone to health issues if she is a hybrid, which needs to be assumed as she is from a shop. Bob on the other hand is a standard Syrian and will probably be a better choice for a first time owner.

I'm assuming with you saying mom in your original post you are in the US? I'm not sure if there are any rescues near you that would take Lizzy in. I hate the thought of her going back to that pet shop.
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Old 06-06-2013, 04:01 AM   #16
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I do not know them and would not form an opinion based entirely on looks if it were me and I have both dwarf and Syrian hamsters (in separate cages) so do not even have a favourite type.

..I really do not think it is a decision that can be made for you I am afraid, you need to find out which one you get on with better..or maybe take them both back and spend some time finding out about hamster species and needs before deciding what to get?

They are all cute when babies but their needs differ when they grow and clearly the store you got them from was not very helpful about information if you may have ended up with two species in the same cage, not to mention a male and female!
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Old 06-06-2013, 04:10 AM   #17
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Oh ok.Well I am very curious about something. Can different kind of hamster make babies? I am a total beginner to having a hamster, so I don't know much stuff about hamster.

"They are all cute when babies but their needs differ when they grow and clearly the store you got them from was not very helpful about information if you may have ended up with two species in the same cage, not to mention a male and female!" by slatted

What do you mean by that?
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Old 06-06-2013, 04:15 AM   #18
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Oh ok.Well I am very curious about something. Can different kind of hamster make babies? I am a total beginner to having a hamster, so I don't know much stuff about hamster.

"They are all cute when babies but their needs differ when they grow and clearly the store you got them from was not very helpful about information if you may have ended up with two species in the same cage, not to mention a male and female!" by slatted

What do you mean by that?
You can not breed between two distinct species such as Campbell's and Syrians. I agree that this isn't a decision that can be made for you.
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Old 06-06-2013, 04:18 AM   #19
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Is Bob or Lizzy which is easier to take care? Which is easier to get along with easier?
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I think I've already posted that Syrians are generally easier to tame and Lizzy will need a more specialised diet. That's not to say Bob will be the perfect hamster, they all have their own personalities.
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