Did you know that "Golden Hamster", "Teddy Bear Hamster", "Black Bear Hamster", "Panda Hamster" and other descriptions are all just talking about varieties of Syrian Hamster? Syrian hamsters are often thought of as a starter pet due to their ease of care and handling. Syrians tend to be rather docile and easy going, although they can be grumpy if they are woken up early.

Read on to learn more about Syrian Hamsters.