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Old 02-22-2017, 04:23 PM   #1
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Question Ideal temperature

Hi everyone. I am going to ask what may seem a really dumb question, but I am curious.

I guess I am worried my little ham will get too cold and go into hibernation. Part of me knows its irrational to worry about it, as she has plenty of bedding (and drags more in on top of what i give her) and my flat is always warm.

So, my question is how cold (in °c) does it have to be for her to go into hibernation?

I am just a paranoid hamster mum that wants to question everything haha
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Old 02-22-2017, 04:25 PM   #2
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I think it would be about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, or 10 degrees Celsius. Try to keep it above 60 degrees Fahrenheit or 19 degrees Celsius, as it is at below this temp a hamster's functions start slowing down. But it really does fluctuate a couple of degrees depending on the hamster.
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Old 02-22-2017, 04:29 PM   #3
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I wouldn't go any lower than 15.5 Celsius(roughly 60 Fahrenheit)and even that is quite cold for hamsters.Ideally you want around 22.2 Celsius/72 Fahrenheit,maybe a few degrees lower but definitely not anywhere near 50 Fahrenheit/10 Celsius as mentioned.
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Old 02-22-2017, 04:38 PM   #4
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I usually have the thermostat set to 18°c. Good to know what temp to work with. Thanks everyone
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