1. White Bear Hamsters belong to the first-generation hamster breeds. Most hamsters of this type have a rather irritable temperament, making them somewhat difficult to raise. When you first start raising them, White Bear Hamsters may bite people. However, once they get familiar with their owners, they will become more affectionate. But not all White Bear Hamsters have an irritable temperament. There are also some gentle ones that only become irritable when they are in heat or pregnant. When you first start raising them, owners must be patient with them. Usually, take more time to play with them, feed them by hand, and let them get familiar with your scent. Gradually, the White Bear Hamsters will recognize their owners.
2. White Bear Hamsters are typical nocturnal animals. They like to sleep during the day and come out to look for food at night. So owners should pay attention to providing them with enough food at night.
3. White Bear Hamsters are rather timid. They don't like overly dry environments and usually prefer to hide themselves. This is their nature, as it can make them feel more secure. Owners should keep them away from devices that make loud noises, such as computers, televisions, and stereos, to avoid scaring them or affecting their rest.
4. The most suitable temperature for White Bear Hamsters is around 27 degrees Celsius. During the raising period, pay attention to keeping the temperature appropriate. In winter or when the temperature is low, owners should promptly keep them warm. For example, you can lay a layer of cotton blankets or quilts around the cage and put some warm bedding materials in the cage. But be sure to keep it breathable. Additionally, when the temperature is high, owners should take appropriate measures to cool them down, such as turning on a fan. It's best not to put White Bear Hamsters in an air-conditioned room, and don't let them go in and out frequently. Otherwise, the hamsters are likely to feel uncomfortable or get sick due to the large temperature difference between indoors and outdoors.
5. White Bear Hamsters are slightly chubby. Owners should pay attention to rationally arranging their diet and avoid giving them too much food with high fat or calorie content, to prevent them from getting fatter. Obesity can cause relatively great harm to White Bear Hamsters. Obesity in hamsters will reduce their vitality. They won't be as lively as before. It will affect their appetite, the function of the digestive system, and the quality of sleep. It also easily leads to diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart diseases. Therefore, owners should rationally arrange the diet of White Bear Hamsters to keep their nutrition balanced and keep their weight within the standard range.