How do i get my robo dwarf hamster from biting?

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1. Keeka29 says:

   May 6, 2010 at 12:22 am

   Dwarf hamsters are kinda mean in early ages its like teething, like what dogs do… she’ll grow out of it. it could also be that her teeth are bothering her so get her some chews sticks or toilet paper roll to chew on. also it might be a little scared whens your holding it, so be gentle.

   hope i helped! ^.^
2. ☆¸.•*¨●☺•ι ♥ αℓℓ ρєтѕ!•☺●*`•.☆ says:

   May 6, 2010 at 12:33 am

   Aww …, she’s just a little scared!

   What I did was get a plastic cup and put a little bit of food in there and put the cup near her and then she would climb in!

   After that I would pick up the cup with one hand and put the other hand near the opening of the cup so after she finished eating the food, she has to come out and the only way she can, is to get on your hand!

   When she does get on your hand, give her a treat and put her back!

   Keep repeating this until one time when you put your hand in, she would just climb straight on your hand! When she really trusts you, she might even sleep on your hand!

   My hamster does that, she is the sweetest little angel!

   But if that doesn’t work, please go to this website I made about looking after hamsters!

   http://hammyhouse.webs.com/

   If the link doesn’t work, please type it in, then go on forums, then click bonding with you hamster and then finally click on taming your hamster!

   For the toy ideas please click on hamster playtime, then click on equipment and fun things to do with your hamster!

   As for the tricks please go on Hamster Playtime, then click on hamster tricks!

   I hope this website I made helps!

   It will take a little bit of time, but it will be worth it!

   Hope I helped!

   Good luck!
3. 972537 says:

   May 6, 2010 at 12:47 am

   The best way is to keep on showing her some love and hold her every day. I find that if you give them some wood chews ( Found in Pet section at Wal-Mart Or at a Pet Store for about $1-2.) They will have less sharp teeth and not bite as much.
4. Miss Kayla says:

   May 6, 2010 at 1:43 am

   Step 1Stop a hamster from biting by washing your hands thoroughly before you handle it. Hamsters have relatively poor eyesight, and if you handle a hamster immediately after eating, your pet may confuse your finger with a tasty treat.

   Step 2Avoid handling or picking up your pet hamster while it is sleeping. Remember that hamsters are nocturnal animals, and they will instinctively try to bite you if you disturb them during the day when they are trying to sleep. Try setting a little food in your pet hamster’s cage first to see if that arouses its interest, and then pet it gently on its back before lifting it out of the cage.

   Step 3Use a thick pair of gloves to protect yourself while you handle a hamster that is biting you frequently. By allowing the hamster to bite repeatedly without consequence, it will begin to calm down and stop biting as it gets used to being handled. Eventually, the biting behavior while cease once the hamster starts to trust you.

   Step 4Continue to pet and stroke your hamster on its back even as it is biting you. Some hamsters are simply more nervous than others, and it may take a bit of patience on your part to reinforce the bond between you and your pet.

   Step 5Call your pet hamster by its name before you handle it in order to stop the biting behavior. Hamsters can be trained to respond to their names, and if you call out your pet’s name before picking it up, it won’t be as surprised or annoyed when you put your hand into the cage.

   Step 6Handle your hamster gently at all times. A hamster might bite if it feels it is in danger, especially if you squeeze it or pick it up too quickly. Hamsters are used to being close to the ground and might act alarmed if you’re constantly walking around with it in your hands or on your shoulder.