Siberian Hamster Tips
Caring for any animal requires the owner to have patience and learn a few things about their pet. Hamsters are resilient little creatures that are easy to care for but they do have some needs. The following paragraphs will provide information on some need to know hamster tips so that your pet stays happy while he is with you.
The first hamster tips are to buy a hamster that is suitable for your home. Certain species of hamsters are better for children that others and if you have small children then you should opt for Chinese dwarfs. For older children or yourself you can opt for Syrian, Siberian dwarf or Campbell dwarfs. The right age to pick out hamsters from pet stores is four to seven weeks but many times older hamsters make great pets too. While picking out a pet you should pick out an individual who likes to sit in your hand or is friendly. If you see a sick animal then you should pick him up only if you know how to treat him. Most sick hamsters die if the new owner does not know how to cure them.
The second tip is to know how to handle your hamster. Most pets like their legs being 
supported when their owner lifts them since this makes them feel secure. If you have children in your house then you should teach them to love the animal and you should discourage them from shouting or harming the hamster. Hamsters are intelligent creatures that understand when their owners care for them.
The third tip is to clean your pet cage frequently. Dirty cages can cause your beloved pet hamster to fall ill and this would be bad for his health. You should clean your pet cage once every 7 days or more often. The cage should be washed once in a week and sterilized once a month. The new bedding should be dust free and it should be hamster safe.
The fourth tip is to know what substances your hamsters are allergic to. Most hamsters fall ill when their owners use pine or cedar bedding. Other things that can cause your hamster to fall ill include detergents, deodorant sprays and cleaning fluids. If you are using detergents or cleaning fluids to clean your hamster’s cage then you should ensure that you rinse the cage well before putting the hamster in. While using deodorants you should ensure that you use the spray in another room. Hair sprays and Teflon fumes are also toxic for hamsters. Certain food items like avocados, coffee, salt and chocolate are also toxic for hamsters.
Hello,
I have a hamster and her name is Sookie. I got her on Sunday and she’s a month old. How do i pick her up? The only way i know is with both hands scooped.
Thank you
i thought it was very good and gave me alot of useful advise there is 1 negatinve on other websites it has said yung children should really have chinesse dwarf hamsters as they are not good with rough handling.
your scincerly lily x
We have had a couple of Siberian Hamsters for a couple months now. One just had a litter of babies.
Iv’e found some information on how to deal with Hamsters & a number of other Dwarf Hamsters. But I haven’t found alot of information on how this specific type of Hamster & it’s new young need to be taken care of.
Do you have any advice on how to take care of the mom, dad & babies? I have found conflicting information about where/what to do with the dad. (Some Hamster male types will eat the babies and some are good fathers. I’m not sure what direction to go with the dad.
Thanks,
Matt
i have a male siberian hamster and the thing is, he doesn’t bite at all and is awesome with children. Is this just my particular hamster, or is the whole breed this way?
I think, generally, siberian hamsters do not bite, if they have been tamed or kept in the hands of a lot of.
tamed hamster may bite or snap if it gets a fright or if it ravaged a small space, for example in the hands.
Siberian hamsters are hermits nature, so that every adult should have enough personal space. In adult individuals should generally have its own cage.