Hi guys...I'm new here. My name is Jenn.
I am 21 and I have 2 hamsters.
My first hamster is a female dwarf named Nevaeh. She is fiesty, but precious. She loves carrots and running on her wheel, oh yea and hates me but loves my boyfriend.
My second hamster is a male dwarf named Punkin. He is the sweet and docile one. He loves to cuddle and lick my fingers. He also loves cucumbers. He is younger than Nevie.
Ok so i have a couple of questions. I was told that they were Siberian dwarf hamsters by Petco(where I bought them) but from looking at this website I think they look more like Campbell's. Are they the same type with a different name? Or have I been misinformed? How can I tell for sure what kind of hamster they are?
Also, I was reading about how hamsters teeth can become too long and I was wondering how to check them. I tried holding them by the nape of their necks and supporting their bottoms but Punkin squirmed away without showing me his teeth, and Nevaeh bit me. IS there another way that I can check them without hurting them or making them angry?
Any advice you guys could provide is greatly appreciated! :P