They are relatively inexpensive, easy to care for, essentially odor-free and endlessly entertaining. And for the holidays, they're even more special. They usually crawl out of their burrows in the evening hours and play all night, going back to bed in the morning. A Wee Bit of Hamster History Most golden hamsters that are pets today are descendants of a mother hamster and her litter of 12 found in the Syrian dessert in 1930.
Hamsters like to hoard or store food in their cheek pouches.
They are superb entertainers. It won't take long for your newly acquired hamster to become a cherished part of your family. These beguiling, adorable creatures will find their way into your heart. They can be tamed, and after they get used to you, they love to be held and gently petted. They are perfectly happy as solitary creatures.