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    templelane Posts: 1,177, Reputation: 227
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    May 12, 2007, 09:26 AM
    Hamster Qs
    Hello

    I have a friend, he says a lot of things...
    The other day he said a hamster could kill a rat by jumping on its back and biting its neck. This seems a bit silly to me, the largest animal I could find that they eat using Google was locusts. Does this actually happen or is he making things up again? :confused:

    Also does anyone know the official line on hamsters and citrus fruits - I've been getting mixed messages.

    Any help/ opinions welcome

    Cheers
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    May 12, 2007, 11:50 AM
    I wuold say that the rat would be the one killing a hamster. However, there can be significant damage done to either animal by the other animal. Hamsters are very territorial and can get aggressive even with their own species.

    For hamsters and fruits - http://www.petwebsite.com/fruit.htm
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    Jan 4, 2008, 01:17 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by templelane
    Hello

    I have a friend, he says a lot of things...
    The other day he said a hamster could kill a rat by jumping on its back and biting its neck. This seems a bit silly to me, the largest animal I could find that they eat using google was locusts. Does this actually happen or is he making things up again? :confused:

    Also does anyone know the official line on hamsters and citrus fruits - I've been getting mixed messages.

    Any help/ opinions welcome

    Cheers
    Do be honest I think a hamster could kill a rat by biting it there bites are harsh! But it wouldn't eat it and all I no about the citrus fruit thing is that Hamsters aren't allowed any citrus fruits.

    Please contact me and say if I've been any help? X
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