The advantages of polar bear hamsters include their cute appearance, unique personalities and interesting living habits. They have soft white fur, big and bright eyes, are relatively large and chubby in size, with short ears, looking like little snowballs, and are deeply loved by people. Polar bear hamsters are nocturnal animals. They usually move around at night. They like to build their own nests in the cage and run and play on the wheel. They need plenty of exercise and activity space.
The main disadvantages of polar bear hamsters are their irritable temperaments and timidity. They belong to the first-generation hamsters, and most of them have rather irritable temperaments. They might bite people when they are first raised, but they will become more affectionate after getting familiar with people. Besides, polar bear hamsters are rather timid. They don't like overly dry environments or noisy sounds. Usually, they like to hide themselves to gain a sense of security.
People suitable for raising polar bear hamsters include pet lovers with feeding experience. Polar bear hamsters need a relatively large cage and sufficient activity space, so it requires an adequate feeding environment and funds. Moreover, interacting with polar bear hamsters demands patience and care, especially when they are in heat or pregnant as they may become irritable.