Long Haired Syrian Hamster Lifespan. The syrian hamster lifespan is about 2 3 years. Filling the cheek pouches with food.
The size of adult animals is around 6 in 15 cm long with a lifespan of 2 3 years. It is possible but rare for these animals to live as long as five years. The average lifespan is about two years although some might make it to age three.
Syrian hamsters are also known as golden hamsters or teddy bear hamsters.
Before buying any pet it is a good idea to have an idea of their life span. Wild teddy bear hamster lifespan ranges from 1 2 years on average. The oldest syrian hamster on record lived to the ripe age of 6 and a half. A hamster s lifespan is a good deal shorter than that of most other common household critters and any of the five species of domesticated hamster will generally live for two to three years says claudie the hamster whisperer and proprietor of the westchester rescued hamster haven.
