The overall color of the long-tailed hamster is gray plus brown. The fur on the back of its body is dark gray with a little brown. The background color of the back fur is gray-black, the middle part of the fur is brown, and the tip of the fur is black. The black at the tips of the base coat is thicker, but does not form vertical lines. Long-tailed hamsters have short limbs, long tails and ears, and their overall appearance is similar to that of black-lined hamsters.

How to raise long-tailed hamsters

1. Long-tailed hamsters are nocturnal, resting during the day and moving at night. When raising, the breeding box needs to be placed in a quiet, quiet place. In a light-proof environment, prevent long-tailed squirrels from suffering from lack of sleep and affecting their health.

2. The breeding box is equipped with food bowls, drinking fountains and other items. The water in the drinking fountain must be changed every day. Pure water or boiled water should be selected to avoid hamster diarrhea.

3. Feed regularly and quantitatively every day. Long-tailed hamsters will store food themselves. If the amount of feeding is too large, it will store food in its cheeks. Over time, it will cause food to rot and cause Long-tailed hamster poisoning. Long-term overfeeding can also lead to obesity in long-tailed hamsters, which in turn affects its health.