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I'm getting a Syrian hamster. How long do they typically live at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 0.375 lbs

How long does syrian hamsters live?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 27th, 2019

Here is a great link: https://www.petcoach.co/article/golden-hamsters-as-pets-husbandry-and-care-of-syrian-hamste/ These are some fun facts: https://www.petcoach.co/article/twenty-five-hamster-fun-facts/ Please feel free to post any additional questions.

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