When it comes to panda hamsters, many people will probably wonder, are they as precious and rare as pandas? Actually, that’s not the case. Panda hamsters are named after their black and white fur. They belong to the Syrian hamster category and are native to Syria, Lebanon, Israel and other places.
In our country, panda hamsters are also loved by people because of their cute appearance, and have become members of many families. So, if you also want to buy a panda hamster, please be sure to read this selection precautions!
Note 1: Hair
The fur color of the panda hamster is very similar to that of a panda. The hair around the eyes, ears, and arms are black, and the rest of the body is white. There are no hairs of other colors on the body.
When you are choosing, if you find a panda hamster with hair in colors other than black and white, be sure not to choose it. It is very likely that a shady businessman is passing off substandard products to deceive consumers.
Note 2: Price
Panda hamsters are very beautiful, so the price on the market is more expensive than ordinary hamster varieties. Normally, the price of a panda hamster should be between 100-300 yuan.
Now, there will be some vendors on the market to attract panda and hamster lovers with prices of 10-50 yuan. If you encounter one, be sure not to choose it. Because, it is very likely that the vendor used ordinary hamsters to dye them and pretended that they were panda hamsters for sale.
Note 3: Personality
Pandas and hamsters are timid and afraid of contact with strangers. When you choose a rat house, you will find that when it first sees you, it will find a corner to hide. It will not be bolder to come out of the corner until it realizes that you are no threat to it. Not only that, the panda hamster will tremble when it first comes into close contact with you. If there is a little movement, it is likely to continue to scare it.
When you are observing, if you find that a panda hamster jumps up and down when it sees people and does not stop for a long time, it is recommended not to select it, in case it has been stimulated by something and is difficult to raise.
Note 4: Health
The health status of pandas and hamsters is easy to distinguish, and there are the following types:
1. Look at the eyes of the panda and hamster
Healthy panda hamsters have very smart eyes. If you find that the panda hamster's eyes cannot be fully opened and the eyes are dull and dull during selection, it means that the panda hamster is likely to suffer from eye disease.
2. Look at the hair of the panda hamster
The hair color of healthy panda hamsters is relatively bright and smooth. If you find that the hair of the panda hamster is dull and shedding during selection, then It means that this panda hamster is sick or already an old panda hamster.
3. Take a look at the gait of the panda hamster
A healthy panda hamster walks as fast as flying. If you find that it staggers when walking, as if it is drunk, then It means there may be something wrong with your legs or your mental state is not good.
4. Look at the poop of panda hamsters
The poop of healthy panda hamsters is dry and hard. If you find that the poop is soft and wet when selecting, it means that this panda hamster may You may even have wet tail syndrome if you have diarrhea.
After reading this article, I believe you must have some understanding of what to pay attention to when buying a panda hamster! Be careful when buying a rat, I hope you can choose a perfect panda hamster~