hey! i love hampsters! i would say the lifespan is about, 1-3 years. have fun with your new pet!
Just try and handle it regularily. It needs to get used to your smell. Get some food and place it in your hand. Let the hamster come and get it from you.
average lifespan is 2-3 years.
they are but if two male or female are put together they will fight severely and one may die. by estherbella*
About four years if he's healthy, but many have problems after 3 years old.