When handling hamsters, don’t be shocked (and don’t drop them) if they nibble or bite you.
Keep the hamster out of harm’s way by nudging it out of areas it shouldn’t be in and directing it towards toys or snacks that you have supplied.
You can place a variety of items in the hamster’s area. In addition to giving it store bought toys, you can try giving it paper tubes to tunnel through.
Even if your other pet doesn’t want to eat your hamster, its presence can scare the hamster. This in turn can cause the hamster to run away, bite you out of fear, or go into shock.
Even if your hamster is in a ball, you should keep an eye on it. A hamster in a ball can get into areas it shouldn’t and can get injured if it accidentally rolls down an incline or down stairs. It is also still vulnerable to attack by dogs or cats.
You will need another person to supervise the hamster while you do this task.
When you have a hamster on the ground, it may still try to run away but it will not injure itself when it does.
Hamster balls are not only dangerous٫ but they also provide no benefit for your hamster.
You can use a box as a play pen if you like. A large box will give the hamster room to run around in and explore, but it will keep the animal contained.
In order to protect your hamster from the dangers of electrical outlets, put child-proofing covers on outlets that are in the area you are keeping your hamster in.
Never give your hamster access to cracks or holes. Since they love to escape and explore, they will run towards these places. If they get into tight spaces they are likely to get trapped, injured, or lost.
Hamsters love chewing on wooden items, so it is best to remove any you may have lying around.
