How long before a hamster can be held in the hand?

📅 👁 8464 views 💬 38 replies Q&A
A

Expert Answer

Once a hamster is familiar with the owner it will approach on its own, and then the owner can let it onto the hand. Usually after 1 to 2 weeks of keeping it, the hamster gradually trusts the owner and the owner can try guiding it onto the hand.

A bonded hamster is very dependent, coming toward the owner, begging for food, and if ignored for long may get angry and chew the cage.

💬 Leave a Reply

← My turtle keeps climbing the tank after a water change, and another curled up after saprolegnia treatment; urgent help My puppy yelps in pain when I touch its chest and sometimes trembles persistently →

📌 Related Questions

Which human eye drops can be used on a dog? 1902 views · Eye Conditions My hamster is lying down and kicks its legs from time to time, but is still breathing 802 views · Respiratory System My cat is sneezing and has a runny nose 413 views · Respiratory System What should I do about my kitten's heavy eye discharge and eyes that won't open? 1646 views · Eye Conditions Hamster keeps making puffing sounds, mouth-breathes while sleeping, but active; about two or three days 3250 views · Respiratory System Why is my turtle floating and breathing with its mouth open? 8486 views · Eye Conditions