Mouse-like Hamster

Scientific name: Calomyscus bailwardi
Size: 15-18cm long including tail
Lifespan: 2-3 years
Range: Iran, Afghanistan and North Pakistan

Housing

• aquarium with wire mesh lid is best
• allow at least 10gal per pair
• can be kept in same-sex pairs if introduced at a young age
• Bedding: aspen
• Accessories: wheel, hideaway, tubes, branches, wood chew

Food

• quality commercial rodent seed mix, rodent blocks and some cat kibble
• fresh fruit or veggies weekly
• occassional cricket

Breeding

• Maturity: 6 weeks old
• Gestation: 19-23 days
• Litter size: 3-4
• eyes open at about 14 days old
• should be weaned by 4-5 weeks old