How do you pick a healthy winter white (silver fox) hamster?

When picking a winter white hamster, check that its eyes are bright and clear with little discharge, that it has no runny nose, and that its ears are intact without damage. Also ensure no bite marks on its limbs, tail, nose, or body, and clean fur around the anus.

Finally, a hamster that is energetic, eager to eat, and constantly active is healthy and less prone to illness.