What is a Hamster?
Hamsters are rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, which contains 19 species classified in seven genera. They have become established as popular small pets.
The best-known species of hamster is the golden or Syrian hamster, which is the type most commonly kept as pets.
Below Are The Top Hamster Shops In South Africa
Animal Kingdom Hillfox
Address: Shop 14, Hillfox Power Centre, Hendrik Potgieter Rd &, Albert Straat, Constantia Kloof, Johannesburg, 1709
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 679 5310
Petmasters Boksburg
Address: Behind Leroy Merlin, Trichardt’s Road, off N Rand Rd, Boksburg, 1459
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 011 894 2359
Pet Mania
Address: Marina Park, Unit1, 27 Silverstone Rd, Killarney Gardens, Cape Town, 7441
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 021 557 9696
Bryanston Pet Shop
Address: Inside Garden Shop Nursery, 278 Main Rd, Bryanston, Sandton, 2021
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 463 9913
Petworld XXL N1 City
Address: Value Centre, Nathan Mallach St, N1 City, Cape Town, 7460
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 021 595 1985
Pet Adventure
Address: 239 Imam Haron Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 021 671 1360
Mr Pet Morningside
Address: L3, 223 Rivonia Rd & Outspan Rd, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2196
Areas served: Johannesburg
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 011 784 7418
Perky Pets
Address: 186 Main Rd, Diep River, Cape Town, 7800
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 021 712 8283
How much does a hamster cost in rands?
Born 12 August 2020, ready for their new loving homes at 6 weeks. R80 per hamster.
What is the best way to buy a hamster?
Most local pet stores sell hamsters. But, you can also get hamsters from small-scale breeders, and at hamster shows. You can also even adopt hamsters from local animal shelters. The most reputable source for a new pet hamster is a local breeder.
What age hamster should you buy?
six weeks old
Hamsters shouldn’t be rehomed before six weeks old. They should have clean, good-sized accommodation and access to food and fresh water.
Can a hamster get pregnant by itself?
Note the age of the hamster.
The only way to rule out pregnancy due to the sexual immaturity of the hamster is if she is even younger than six weeks.
This also means you need to be careful storing hamsters from a litter together once they approach six weeks old because they will start mating together.