[kyrilliondaemon]

Yeah, our four are ok so far, but they're only eight months old. No reason to expect them to develop problems, but there is a higher risk of them doing so than any of our other hamsters.

Am glad we have the russians because they're wonderful pets, but won't be buying "russians" again, having learnt what Pippy goes through I can't do it. Will adopt/rescue, but can't buy them again.

So yeah, if you wish to purchase, go for it, it'll be adorable, get loads of "awww" comments e.t.c and hopefully live as healthily as any other hamster, just be aware that there are increased health risks and its a practice possibly worth thinking twice about supporting.