Angry ones.
2006-08-11 07:51:19
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answer #1
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answered by automaticmax 4
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I have had many different kinds of hamsters. The russian dwarf hamsters I have right now bite the least of all the kinds I have had. If you dont want them to bite, you have to gradually get the hamster used to you handling it. The way i do this is to put them inside their clear run-about ball and hold them in the ball in my hands and then eventually give them the opportunity to crawl out onto my hand. If the hamster is really skittish around you, try giving them pieces of their food by hand so they learn that you wont harm them. However, you probably will be bitten a few times before they are tame. Dwarf hamsters have smaller teeth and are less likely to draw blood, unlike larger hamsters. Hope this helps!
2006-08-11 07:57:18
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answered by PetLover 3
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I think that the bigger the hamster, the less they bite. When you go to pick out your hamster at the pet store, spend some time looking at all of them and watching their behaviors. The more relaxed and subdued they are, the better. Ask the store clerk to let you hand a couple that you think you might like. You should know right away if the hamster is right for you. You want to make sure that they are very jumpy and have shiny black eyes with no clouding. It really pays off to make sure that you find the right hamster. Even if you go to a couple of stores, you will be happier in the end.
2016-03-26 22:04:35
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answered by Anonymous
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My daughter begged and pleaded for a hamster. She did all kinds of research -- very gratifying to see that kind of perservance. At various times, we literally rented hampsters from a local nature preserves living museum.
Anyway, what she found in the research was that smaller hampsters (probably a specific breed which I don't know) are more likely to be biters. That said, all hampsters are likely to be biters if not handled frequently and of course gently.
Our experience was that the smaller of the rented hampsters were skiddish about being picked up and those same ones were usually likely to bite. I suspect that those skiddish biters were not handled frequently and with care while being at the museum.
Anyway, because my daughter was relentless we did get her a hampster. She picked out a big guy and handles him regularly to minimize the propensity for biting. She and my wife claim to have never been bitten. (I've only tried pulling him from the cage once or twice and the little bugger nipped at my finger -- I guess he can sense my disdane for the so-called pets.)
Anyway, I don't know if a particular breed is more likely to bite, but I have heard and experienced that the biters are generally smaller and have skiddish personalities.
2006-08-11 08:02:56
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answered by tke999 3
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ones that are bothered when they are trying to sleep. ones that are cornered when they dont want to be. some are cage aggresssive and will bite only when u stick your hand in the cage. u can pick these up with gloves or a hamster ball and then put them on your lap & they wont bite once out. ones that are in pain. ones that have been harrassed. ones that havent been handled regularly.
2006-08-11 08:22:33
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answered by galaxygurl 4
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Dwarf Hamsters bite.
2006-08-11 07:51:15
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answered by Disillusioned 5
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Unfortunately, all hamsters bite when provoked (or even when they're being tempramental). If you're looking for a hamster and are afraid of being bitten, just remember that as long as you hold it with care and don't surprise it, it won't bite.
2006-08-11 07:59:18
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answered by SoJen 2
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Basically any hamster can bite, but Dwarfs are more likely to nip since they are more high strung. Golden are probably the most friendliest of all the types and are the least likely to bite.
2006-08-11 07:53:17
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answered by Animal Girl 4
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Small furry ones with short tails and long teeth - in other words, all of them. But, Dwarf hamsters are the most aggressive and teddy bear "standard" hamsters are less agressive.
2006-08-11 07:53:54
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answered by sara_pk1 4
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all hamsters bite especially if the smell of food is on your hands or they aren't used to being held. when rodents aren't used to being held or they are being held too tight then - biting is their defense in order to get away from you. If you want to break them of biting make sure your hands are clean and food free. If you want to get them used to being picked up and/or held then put on a pair of gloves and practice picking them up periodically. Once you feel comfortable enough to try it without the gloves then go for it.
2006-08-15 04:23:38
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answered by NyteWing 5
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All of them. It depends on the personality and they way they are handled, but they all have the ability to bite really hard. Males tend to be calmer and bite less than females.
2006-08-11 07:53:47
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answer #11
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answered by jerrri 4
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