About Winter White Hamsters

The Winter White Hamster has its origins in Eastern Kazakhstan and Southwest Siberia. Because of this, it is sometimes known as the Siberian Hamster. The Winter White makes its home among the open range grasslands in Russia.

Turn Coats

Winter White Hamsters have the name because their coats turn white in the winter, but return to their dark gray color as winter recedes. It takes months for their coats to return to gray. If you'd like for your hamster's coat to stay white longer, try artificially producing longer days with florescent lighting.

Mating

Winter White Hamsters tend to breed when their fur has returned to gray.

Inches

Winter White Hamsters that are fully grown are three to five inches.

Social

These hamsters are very social creatures, and tend to get along with males and females if they are put together when they are young.

Night Time

Winter White Hamsters become active at night.

References

• Pet Web Site: Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters
• Hamster Hideout: Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster (Phodopus Sungorus)
• Hamsterific: About Winter Whites