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What types of hamsters can live together safely without fighting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Other Pet - Not Listed | Male | | 0 lbs

What kinds of hamsters don't kill each other? Do they need to be sex separate? Do some hamsters eat each other?

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Answered By Catherine Stecyk

Veterinarian

Published on October 30th, 2018

Hello and thank you for reaching out to PetCoach. These are very good questions and it is thoughtful of you to ask these prior to obtaining a hamster. I've attached a link that is very helpful in explaining certain hamsters that live well together and special care instructions. I hope this is helpful! https://www.omlet.co.uk/guide/hamsters/getting_a_hamster/keeping_more_than_one

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