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My russian dwarf hamster bites and ive had it for 9 months2007-11-24 22:13:01

i have got two russian dwarf hamsters and one of them bite but the other doesent why?

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Hamsters bite- it's just how they are. Whether or not they are aggressive depends on their personality. One of your hamsters is chill, and the other one doesn't like being handled. These little rodents don't "bond" as a dog or cat would. Don't take it personal- it's all part of being a hamster.

You've got a wheel, right? Aggression can mean he needs to burn off some energy.

Hamsters don't always get along together, so keep an eye on them.

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Shoot the son of a *****!

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My dwarf hamsters tried to eat each other after 10 months...i had to buy another cheap cage and keep them separated.

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Welcome to the joys of hamster personalities. Once a biter, always a biter, and frequent handling doesn't often work. Always handle small animals in the store before taking them home so you can reject timid or nippy ones.

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Do they bite each OTHER or does the one just bite you?

Hamsters bite. It's a way of life. There were ways you can correct--mainly you need to hold them as much as possible when they are young.

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Sometimes its just there nature. Its their only defense. When you handle them, be sure there's no food smell on your hands. I had hamsters that bit, and hamsters that acted like cats, they are all different. Try putting something with your scent in its cage. Like a sock you just wore. This will get him more accustomed to your scent. Its just sometimes natural for hamsters to bite if they feel threatened. Try to find what might be making him feel this way. Good luck.

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If he/she is biting you, then maybe it's because you're not handling him correctly. In other words, you have to be gentle.

When a hamster bites, it means that they're scared.

They're trying to protect themselves.

Also, remember to wash your hands after you have handled with food. The hamster could sniff your fingers and think it's food, because they have a poor eye sight.