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Plstell me the best way to tame a hamster2007-11-24 22:14:16

i really love my hamster but....

i dont really know if they love me.

the only sign i think she loved is is by licking my finger.

but i dont know if its a right sign...

Answers:

Taming requires time and patience. At first, allow you hamster time to become accustomed to his new environment. Once the hamster seems calm, start spending more time around his/her cage and quietly talk to the hamster to get it used to your voice.

As the hamster becomes comfortable with your presence, start offering some favorite tidbits (perhaps sunflower seeds, or bits of raisin or other dried fruits) by hand, and once the hamster is happily taking treats from your fingers you can start to try to pick up your hamster. Let the hamster walk onto your hand, then start trying to gently scoop the hamster into your hands. The time for this progression varies, especially depending on the age of the hamster. Your hamster may quickly accept being picked up, or it may take a month or more.

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Hamsters are not very social critters, they tend to do their own thing and lots are very crabby if you wake them and bite. The best way is just take it out daily and play with it, it will get used to being handled and that's about it. Hamsters are cute but not much of a pet you can do much with.

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you will never know..

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The best thing with any small aniamls like that is to hold them alot. Take them out at feeding time and hand feed them. Take them out when you're on the computer and just have them with you.

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I'm going to get a hamster! I read that it takes time, if the hamster is used to you, it'll try to listen. Don't force it. Good luck!