Roborovski Hamsters

Roborovski hamsters are small, short tailed dwarf hamsters. They might not be perfect as family pets as they are not the kind of hamster you can hold and stroke, but hamsters to watch as they runs on the wheel at lightning fast speeds and play with siblings. The Robo's original habitat is in the Mongolian steppes.

Roborovski hamsters are particularly hard to tame because of their character, size and speed. It is recommended to buy Roborovski's in pairs, mainly as watching two play together is so much more fun than just one. Some may be worried about the chances of the two fighting, but it is normally the case that severe wounds only come about in groups of three Robo's in the same cage. Normally,the hamsters will only 'play' or mock fight.

In Britain, Robo's cost about £7 each or £13 for two from a regular pet store. Prices vary around the country and from breeder to breeder. US prices vary the same way, but  are normally $15 to $30 in pet stores.