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Ms. O'Rourke's Hamster Study Guide 2020-21
Ms. O'Rourke's Hamster Study Guide 2020-21
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1
What is an average hamster litter size?
2-4
10-15
about 6-8
20-200
2
True or false ... All hamsters have short tails.
FALSE
TRUE
3
What
kingdom
are hamsters in?
auratus
Animalia
Plantista
Rodentia
4
How long before a hamster is weaned?
4-6 months
21-28 days
1-2 hours
2-4 days
5
Which is a common hamster disease?
bloat
coccidiosis
respiratory infection
rabies
6
Which hamster is also known as a Russian Dwarf Hamster?
Roborovski Hamster
Winter White Hamster
Syrian Hamster
Chinese Hamster
7
Which pet hamster has a long tail?
Roborovski
Siberian Dwarf
Syrian
Chinese
8
Even though hamsters can breed earlier, when do they actually reach maturity?
2 weeks
2 years
2 months
6 months
9
What is a nickname for syrian hamsters?
fuzz ball
teddy bear
gummy bear
robo
10
What are incisors?
back grinding teeth
top & bottom six front teeth for gnawing
top & bottom four front teeth for gnawing
none of these
11
Where are hamster pouches located?
butt cheeks
inside cheeks
stomach
inside thighs
12
What does a Syrian hamster eat IN THE WILD?
frogs and insects
seeds
grains
all of the above
13
True or False ... both genders of hamsters have scent glands?
true
false
14
What is it called when hamsters eat their feces?
coaximale
drophagy
copharomate
coprophagy
15
How many syrian hamsters can be kept in a cage?
1
3
5
2
16
Which hamster is the largest?
Roborovski
Winter White
Chinese
Syrian
17
What is true about Syrian hamsters in habitrail cages?
The colors are too bright & cause confusion in hamsters.
The cage size is too small and the tubes are unsanitary.
The cage size is perfect BUT the plastic tubes will get pooped in
They are very large & roomy living spaces.
18
Which one of these is NOT a good idea when grooming a hamster?
bathing
occasional brushing
clipping teeth
clipping nails
19
How do you know if it is a Roborovski dwarf Hamster
It's small, with white eye brows.
It has a long tail.
It's 5-6 inches in size.
all of these
20
Where are male hamsters scent glands located
cheeks
hips and stomach
stomach
hips
21
How long is hamster gestation?
24 months ... 2 years
16-22 days
2-4 days
360-365 days
22
Where do hamsters originate?
Asia & South America
Asia & Europe
Europe & North America
Europe & Australia
23
What is a characteristic of a neonate?
baby with closed eyes & ears
hairless baby
toothless baby
all of the above
24
What is the most active (chaotic ... lol) hamster of all?
Roborovski
Siberian
Syrian
Chinese
25
True or False ... Hamsters need vaccinations.
false
true
26
What
CLASS
are hamsters in?
Amphibian
Avian
Reptilian
Mammalia
27
What is the main symptom of wet tail?
diarrhea
limping
constantly putting their tail against the water bottle
seizures
28
Depression in an animal means ___________.
not active
hungry
hyper
sad
29
How many hamster species are used for pets?
24
1000
15
5
30
What does the term "single sex pair" mean?
a male & a female together
a bonded male and female pair
none of these
either two males or two females together
31
What is the definition of solitary?
alone
in small groups
only single sex pairs
in large groups
32
A healthy hamster's behavior should be ________.
calm and love to snuggle all the time
lethargic
depressed
active when awake
33
Hamsters are primarily __________.
considered nocturnal but they're more halitosis.
considered nocturnal but they're more coccidiosis.
considered nocturnal but they're more carnivorous.
considered nocturnal but they're more crepuscular.
34
What does a hamster need in their diet?
protein
vitamins & minerals
all of these
fat
35
Which species of hamster should be kept alone?
Roborovski Dwarf
Chinese
Winter White Dwarf
Syrian
