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Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster

Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster
Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster

Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster,  Physiological parameters Syrian hamster

Owners need to hamsters and it is important to know the normal weight, body length, body temperature, longevity, maturity period, hamsters. You must learn how to determine the sex of a hamster.

 Physiological parameters Syrian hamsters

  Adult weight  110-200 g
  Birth weight  1.5-2 g
  Length of body  14-18 cm
  Body length of newborn  1.5-2 cm
  Heart rate  300 - 450 b pm.
  The body temperature  37-39 gr C
  Lifespan  2-2.5 years
  Maturity  1.5 months
  Cycle of ovulation in females  4 days
  Incubation of offspring  16-17 days
  Number of pups per litter  4-15
  Lactation in females  25-28 days
  Allowable Quantity birth females  3-4 
  Childbearing age females  from 3 to 12 months.
  Period of good male fertility  from 3 to 14 months.

Cheek pouches

Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster,  Physiological parameters Syrian hamster

For Syrian hamsters, as well as for the entire subfamily Homjakova characterized cheek pouches. This user friendly device, developed in the course of evolution. They are very convenient to carry food and nesting material in large quantities.

Teeth

Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster,  Physiological parameters Syrian hamster
in the oral cavity of Syrian hamsters, like all rodents, are two pairs of self-sharpening and continuously growing incisors, two upper and two lower, they need to constantly grind. All the teeth are adapted for crushing hard food. Hamster toys should be provided to nibble.

Glands

Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster,  Physiological parameters Syrian hamster
on the sides of the back at the waist in the area in Syrian hamsters has two, barely visible in the wool cancer. In males, cancer noticeable, they can be larger and darker, resembling moles. Hamster uses them to mark things that are his property. Hamster can rub sideways against the walls of the cells that should not be cause for concern.

The structure of the limbs

Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster,  Physiological parameters Syrian hamster
in Syrian hamsters are very tenacious paws with claws. On their hind legs have five fingers. Front legs four fingers with a vestige of the fifth. Hamster deftly holds a morsel of food in front paws when eating. Easily can hang for a short time, grasping for anything as forepaws and rear.

Sexing males

Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster,  Physiological parameters Syrian hamster
Males, unlike females, have testes that are noticeable during intensive breeding from April to October. The distance between the genital and anal openings larger than the females.

Determination of sex in females

Syrian hamster. Anatomy and Physiology of hamster,  Physiological parameters Syrian hamster
The females distance between genital and anal openings are much smaller than males, and visible abdominal mammary glands.
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