Observations on the growing conditions of the siberian dwarf hamster (phodopus sungorus)

Abstract

The Siberian dwarf hamster is a rodent that is part of the Cricetinae family, having its spreading area in the steppes in northeastern Kazakhstan and northeastern Siberia. The Siberian dwarf hamster is small in size, having a maximum length of 9 cm and a weight of 19-45 g. It has a fine, striped fur, which from winter to summer has different shades. Its diet is omnivorous, being mainly composed of dried seeds and fruits. The Siberian dwarf hamster prefers dark places where they can hide and also love to dig the galleries into the ground. This paper presents the influence of environmental factors on the growth conditions of the Siberian dwarf hamster. Ambient factors are the temperature and humidity of the air, the level of light, but also the cage dimensions in which the bedding inside it also has a very important role.