How long do hamsters live?
Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsSyrians usually live on average two years, some have been known to live three or four years. Dwarfs usually live around one and half years and Roborovski usually around three years.
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Can syrian hamsters live together?
Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. Syrian hamsters are solitary hamsters that means they like to live alone. Housing adult Syrians together can lead lead to serious fighting and sometimes death. The only companion a Syrian hamster needs is a human friend to play with him everyday.
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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsYour hamsters teeth are so long because they have not been clipped by a vet. It is a simple procedure the vet will do, he will scruff your hamster and simply cut his teeth with small animal clippers, this MUST be done if you feel your hamsters teeth are too long, If it is not done, it will prevent a hamster from eating and he will starve, and could even die. You can help keep a hamsters teeth short by providing hard chews such as dog biscuits.
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Helen's Hamster Pages and Pictures at Dhassa - FAQsYou really should not keep two Syrian hamsters in the same cage. Even if a pet shop tells you that you can, they are wrong. I must point out that this applies to the large Syrian hamsters who live as individuals and are very territorial. Dwarf hamsters are communal and do live together. However, yes, in some cases it is possible to keep two same-sex hamsters together. They would need to be introduced as pups. For instance 2 brothers, 2 sisters, or mother and daughter.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWell I guess that depends on who you talk to--Most farmers who are in the egg producing business will say 2 years. Those who are in the meat producing business will say 6 months--Those who keep birds as pets (with names) or who are not interested in maximum production of eggs, will find that chickens can live up to 8 or 10 years.
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Helen's Hamster Pages and Pictures at Dhassa - FAQsYes they can see something. I think that they can make out details for a couple of inches and beyond that they only seem to see big objects. One of my hamsters was able to follow my hand when I moved it several inches away from his ball. They can watch a human from across the room and will wait until the human is out of sight before running out of the room. But I have also seen hamsters sprint towards a wall or door and not see it in time to stop before hitting it.
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Rate My Second Life - Frequently Anticipated QuestionsHamsters are cool. They're cute, and they're great at making wheels spin. They're also able to make their owners go to impressive lengths to amuse them.
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Hamster FAQIf you have a Syrian hamster, often called the "Teddy Bear Hamster", the answer is "no". Syrian hamsters are solitary, if you try to keep two together one will eventually kill the other. If, on the other hand, you have Campbells dwarf Russian, or Winter White Siberian hamsters the answer is "usually". If you buy a pair of young hamster siblings from the pet store then they will most likely be fine.
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Hamster Hideout - Frequently Asked QuestionsTechnically it's not hibernation, but they will slow down their body functions (they become "torpid") if the room temperature of the room they are in gets unusually low, but shouldn't just go into hibernation just because it's the winter season. If your hamster reaches this state, in most cases do not to disturb them. Let them come out of it naturally. Golden hamsters become sluggish at about 14C and torpid at about 10C.
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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, you can rub a little vegetable oil on the axel where the wheel spins. You will have to do this regular as it will eventually wear away.
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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, if they start to curl under. It is not recommended that you clip your hamsters claws yourself, a vet will do a fine job of completing this task. When you take your hamster to have his claws cut, ask the vet to show you how it's done. But then if you still don't feel confident doing it then don't because you could catch a quick or cut a toe off, which can be very painful for a hamster.
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The Feline PKD FAQ -- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ...You'd think that would be a simple question, with a simple answer. Unfortunately, every source I've found gives different information: Britanica Online says the lifespan of a domestic cat in captivity is 21 years (in context, this seems to be the maximum age of the vast majority of otherwise healthy cats!!!). The Tidycat website once indicated that the average Russian Blue lives 18 years (I couldn't find a reference to persian lifespan). On the HomeArts Ask the Vet website, Dr.
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Mono Lake FAQMono Lake Brine Shrimp have two to three generations every year, and they live for up to 6 months. They all die off by the end of the year as the water cools. Cysts hatch the following April and the cycle repeats. Click here for more on Mono Lake Brine Shrimp. top
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How long do head lice live?
FAQ about NITMIX treatment and removing headlice naturallyHead lice live about a month after hatching. It takes about a week for an egg to mature and hatch. The nymph louse grows to maturity in about a week to ten days. This leaves about three weeks of active life in the hair.
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DogLogic Great Dane FAQ'sThe average life span of most giant breeds is about 8-10 years. I know of Danes living to 10-12 years, but right now unfortunately that is the exception rather than the rule. There are a few health problems which afflict the Great Dane breed: growth problems (HOD, PANO and OCD), hip dysplasia (OFA and Penn-Hip tests), and bloat/GDV/torsion are primary concerns. Wobblers, thyroid problems, and problems with the eyes (CERF test) also appear in the breed. Se our HEALTH links for more info:
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FAQsThis varies with the mosquito species and the time of the year. Some species may only live for less than a week, while others can live for several months over the winter months. (BACK)
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Frequently Asked Questions :: American Morgan Horse Associat...Most horse will live for 20-30 years. Morgans are very long lived; many will live past 30 years if they are well cared for.
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Thiaoouba - Frequently Asked QuestionsAs long as they wish. Millions of years if they want to. And their physical bodies are forever young, because they can regenerate any cell in their bodies at will.
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Objective Consulting, Inc. :: Spider Information :: FAQshttp://www.sciencenet.org.uk/database/Biology/Original/b00054d.html says that the life span of spiders can vary from a few months to 20 years.
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LupusNY.org - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus FoundationMost people with lupus can live a normal life span if they are properly treated, follow their doctor's advice, and lead a healthy lifestyle.
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How long do bees live?
Frequently Asked Honey QuestionsBees live for 6 weeks when gathering nectar during the summer. Their wings gradually wear away from constant activity. Those that are alive in the later fall live till spring and care for the larva hatched from eggs laid in late winter. These worker bees die before the honey flow starts again in the spring. The queen bee can live for 3-4 years.
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Frequently asked questions about butterfliesA butterfly is a butterfly whether is is an egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, or adult. In the same way an 8 year old person is human, a caterpillar is a butterfly.An adult butterfly, if not killed by a windshield, predator, or disease, will live from a few weeks to about nine months, depending upon the species and time of year.Some butterflies overwinter as adults, such as Monarchs migrating to Mexico and California and Mouring Cloaks which overwinter as adults.
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