What kind of hamster is this?

Philippines
August 25, 2008 4:52pm CST
I just bought a hamster and I forgot to ask on what kind it is. It has white and black stripes. Does anybody know about this kind?
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@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
25 Aug 08
Since you didn't include a picture, and just going by your description, it sounds like a black bear hamster. They are mostly black and look like little bears. Some do have white markings, normally on their chest or stomach area.
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26 Aug 08
The "Bear" hamsters are also known as "syrian" hamsters. It could be a russian dwarf though depending on its size? Maybe its really a baby skunk?? lol
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