Hamster keeps going into torpor  (5 Posts) KidderminsterKate Sun
04-Nov-12 19:17:38  Can anyone explain why? How do i stop
this.....it wasn't even that cold last night!  Nigglenaggle Sun
04-Nov-12 20:28:20  Do you have a room thermometer in there?
Since I got one for DC I have been more aware of how bad I am at
judging temperature. Also hamsters are desert animals originally
so it doesnt have to be super cold to send them into torpor.
Failing a temperature problem, you may have a poorly hamster, so
might be worth taking him to the vet. If he is ill they may be
very limited in what they can do for him, but still worth
getting a second opinion on whether it is just a warmth issue or
something else going on.  MrsSpencerReid Sun 04-Nov-12 20:31:07
I believe 16'c is the magic temp but I could be wrong smile
Nigglenaggle Sun 04-Nov-12 20:47:41  It is definitely colder
than that in our house on occasion even though we have the
thermostat set to 17c for DC  My Hamster has also been finding
the cold very difficult.