Chapter 20 - Hamsters Flashcards
(10 cards)
What do hamsters do if the room temperature drops to 5 °C or below?
Sleep in a hibernation-like state.
What is the most common hamster species used in research?
Golden (Syrian) hamster
What is different about the hamster stomach compared with other rodents’ stomachs?
It has two compartments.
Which metabolic disease is hereditary in hamsters?
Diabetes mellitus
What purpose does the hamster’s cheek pouch serve?
Store feed, bedding, nesting material; hide babies.
Where are the scent organs located on a hamster?
On the dorsolateral flanks.
Why should penicillin not be used to treat a hamster?
It can disturb the intestinal flora and be lethal.
Is the male or female hamster more dominant and aggressive?
Female
True or False
Hamsters usually use one corner of the cage for wastes and another for feed storage.
True
At what age are hamsters weaned?
21 - 28 days of age
