How much does a hamster cost? An introduction to market prices

Hamsters is the general name for animals in the Cricetinae subfamily. Except for the small hamster distributed in Central Asia, all other types of hamsters have cheek pouches on both sides of their faces, extending from the side of the molars to the shoulders, which is how they got the name "hamster." This animal is very miniature and cute, is a very dominant solitary animal, and is also a very popular pet. Now let us take a look at how much a hamster costs!

How much does a hamster cost?

The price of hamsters is generally not expensive. First-line types are about 5-15 yuan each, wild third-line types are under 5 yuan, purple hamsters are about 5-10 yuan, silver foxes are priced according to coat color at about 5-20 yuan, top-grade silver foxes are about 30-50 yuan each, golden foxes are about 10-30 yuan each, pudding hamsters are about 15-35 yuan each, top-grade pudding hamsters are about 50-80 yuan each, milk tea hamsters are about 15-35 yuan each, male Russian dwarf hamsters are about 10-30 yuan each, female Russian dwarf hamsters are about 40-100 yuan each, white female Russian dwarf hamsters are about 150-200 yuan each, and bear cubs are about 10-50 yuan each.

How do you tell male and female hamsters apart?

The method for distinguishing male and female hamsters is very simple. The main way to tell male from female is by judging the distance between the anus and the genitalia. The distance between the genitalia and anus of a female hamster is relatively short, while the distance between the genitalia and anus of a male hamster is relatively wide. In addition, mature male hamsters will have prominent testicles. In golden hamsters, gerbils, and pasta mice this is very obvious, while in maple leaf hamsters it is less obvious. However, most people start raising hamsters from babies. Because the sexual organs of baby hamsters are not so obvious, they are hard to distinguish. Here is a convenient way to tell them apart: because the distance between the genitalia and anus of a baby male hamster is greater, there will be fur between the two points; because the distance is shorter in a baby female hamster, there will be no fur between the two points. As long as you look carefully, in most cases you can still distinguish them correctly.

How do you choose a good hamster?

1. Look at whether the hamster's eyes are big and bright (many girls are especially envious of hamsters' eyes). If the hamster cannot fully open its eyes, has a dull and lifeless gaze, or has eye discharge at the corners of its eyes, then this hamster is not healthy and is not recommended for purchase.

2. Look at whether the fur color over the hamster's whole body is glossy, whether it lies smoothly, and whether there is any hair loss. Generally hamsters like to stay clean. If the fur is not glossy, does not lie smoothly, or is falling out, then this hamster is sick or is already an elderly hamster showing signs of age.

3. Look at whether there are bite marks anywhere on the hamster's body, especially around the ears. If bite marks are found, it means this hamster is relatively weak or sick and has been bullied and bitten by other hamsters.

4. Look at whether the hamster's walking is coordinated, and pay attention to whether all four limbs are intact. Hamsters, especially when young, are often carried around by the mother hamster because they are naughty, and at this time limb injuries are relatively likely to happen. If a hamster is missing a front limb, eating will be somewhat troublesome and it is not good to keep it with other hamsters, because it cannot outcompete healthy hamsters. If a male hamster is missing a hind limb, it is equivalent to depriving it of the right to become a father hamster.

5. Look at whether the hamster's tail area is clean and whether its droppings are dry and hard. If not, this hamster may have diarrhea, and in serious cases it may have wet tail disease and not have much time left.