Syrian hamster mix size 1kg

Packaging: 1 kg
Size: Mixed sizes (15-170g, 5-15 cm)

Frozen Syrian hamster is a high-quality feed and an excellent prey item for snakes and other carnivores. As whole prey for cats, it serves as a great source of alternative protein. The variety of sizes helps adjust the portion to the size and age of the animal and diversify the diet of predators. With a coloration that resembles naturally occurring rodents, frozen Syrian hamster is ideal for feeding animals, including birds of prey, which are intended to be released back into the wild.

Frozen Hamster as Prey and Whole Prey Component

The Syrian hamster is a popular choice for snake keepers and other carnivorous animals. In their natural habitat, hamsters are found in Europe and Asia, where they serve as food for many predators, making them an excellent match for the natural dietary needs of various species.

As feed for snakes, the hamster is ideal for feeding boa constrictors, pythons, corn snakes, king snakes, as well as exotic species (Chinese, Amur, and Japanese snakes) that may refuse other types of rodents.

Frozen hamsters are also excellent food for birds of prey (including hawks, falcons, and owls), carnivorous reptiles (like tegu and monitor lizards), and mammals: skunks, meerkats, mongooses, cats, and ferrets.

Benefits and Uses of Frozen Hamsters as Animal Feed

Feeding Syrian hamsters as food helps diversify the diet of animals kept in our homes. The scent of the hamster, very different from that of mice or rats, makes Syrian hamsters an ideal food for animals that refuse other rodents. This proves particularly useful for reptiles that are repelled by typical feeder rodents. The hamster offers an alternative that helps prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Frozen Hamster = Safety for Animal and Keeper

Feeding frozen Syrian hamsters eliminates the risk of aggressive reactions that may occur when feeding live rodents. A live hamster can pose a threat to reptiles and their keepers, with live prey introducing the risk of painful, health-threatening bites or infections. Feeding live prey also causes unnecessary stress and a painful death for the animal that serves as food for your pet. The frozen hamster is a better alternative that ensures safety and convenience – simply thaw or warm it (e.g., in a glass of warm water) before serving.

Approximate Analytical Composition:

• Moisture 70%
• Crude Ash 2%
• Protein 15%
• Crude Fat 11%

Additional nutritional information on dry matter basis according to NAG Handbook, Dierenfeld et al., 2001:

• Calcium 2.510%
• Phosphorus 2.030%
• Calcium:Phosphorus 1.24:1
• Copper 12.000mg/kg
• Iron 237.000mg/kg
• Magnesium 0.120%
• Manganese 45.000mg/kg
• Potassium 0.880%
• Sodium 0.460%
• Zinc 94.000mg/kg

Frozen Syrian hamster in a 1 kg package is an essential product for snake keepers and other carnivorous animals. Rich in nutrients, easy to serve, and completely safe, it supports a healthy and varied diet for predatory animals.