Can hamster pets be tamed?
Your pet can and should be tamed, but you must do it on his time. More than any other companion rodents, hamsters are the most likely to bite. Most nips are received by owners who didn’t respect their pet’s inner timeclock and attempted to awake their sleeping hammy. Not a good idea! For tips on hand taming, check out our handling section. No, your hamster doesn’t have the mumps–but he does have roomy cheek pouches that can hold a surprisingly large amount of food when chockfull. You’ve probably seen your hammy stuffing extra food and treats in his pouches, only to unload his stash in a corner of the cage for future snacking. This behavior is perfectly normal–and downright charming, to some!
