im not very experienced with hamsters which type of which gender are the easiest to handle?

Answer 1

Ok, this is my personal experience speaking, as since I was a child I have ALWAYS had hamsters. I have had ALL types, and even bred them many times over.

You asked which hamster is the best, I will tell you without a doubt that golden hamsters are the absolute best. I have a black bear as well, and they are actually a breed of golden hamster... she is the greatest. I also have two goldens. What I have found to be complete truth, is that hamsters like their own space and if you want more than one, please don't think it will be ok to place them in the same cage. They may get along for a little bit together but before you know it, they are chewing at each other's ears, and biting each other. (I mean think about it... if you were stuck in a cage with someone, what would you do?) DO NOT and I repeat, DO NOT get a chinese or dwarf of any kind. They are MEAN and very hard to train!

When purchasing a hamster, make sure that it looks healthy. I mean that they have to have clear eyes, their bottoms HAVE to be dry, as I have purchased one who got something called wet tail. (Where they get diahrea and dehydrate and die shortly after that...) Make sure there are no bites or scabs on the hamster... it does not matter which sex of hamster you get, but I perfer the female because the males behind swells a few times a year, and I personally find it unattractive to have rubbing over my hand when it walks...

Do not be alarmed if the little devil bites you a couple of times after buying it... this is all part of hand training, and if you don't scream or make a scene about it, it will learn that it's efforts of trying to intimidate you are foiled! The best way I have learned to hand train a hamster is with food... namely peanut butter on a piece of bread... tear off a big enough piece that it wont bite you instead of the bread and put it in the cage... the smell intices even a sleeping hamster into coming over to investigate. Talk in a quiet nice voice while doing this, praising the hamster while it eats. This will take a few times or more to do this... however, you will succeed if you are consistant, and you will make the best little friend you have ever had...

Good luck to you, and I hope this helps you... you can type "hamster care" or even "hamster types" into a search engine and get TONS of hits on this... even I, who have had them for years incounter something I need to look up...

Answer 2

Let me second what Lisa said.

When it comes to gender, it really makes no difference as their behavior is very similar. However, a black bear or panda hamster will be the easiest breed to start with. I have one now & she has never even attempted to bite.

I work in a pet store, & let me tell you that they all bite at first. Hamsters (most every type) can become used to being handled (especially getting them young) if you handle them gently. However, the black bears are the most dolice of the bunch.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Hi there! When it comes to hamsters, males tend to make better pets. They are considerably smaller than females and are usually less temperamental. Females also come into heat every four days and from my personal experience, they often smell and may also be nippy during this period. However, all of this said, if you purchase your new hamster from a reputable breeder who takes the time to tame them and only breeds animals with excellent temperaments, you will have a hamster with a wonderful personality no matter which gender you decide on. If you cannot find a reputable breeder within driving distance, find a pet shop with the same qualifications. Baby hamsters, often referred to as pups, are easier to tame. Note: I'm saying all this believing that you were talking about Syrian Hamsters, often called Golden Hamsters. If you have any more quetsions to not hesitate to email [e-mail] Thanks

Answer 4

The syrian for specific. Uh, and notwithstanding if your hamster gets ill, with drugs and proper care they could desire to stay. you mustn't get a hamster in any respect in case you won't be in a position to safeguard them. I also have a hamster who lost a limb, is a robo (the toughest to safeguard), and has nonetheless lived. She lost the limb only at some months. i'm 13 and that i grew to become into 12 when I nursed her back to well-being and my mom and pa purely helped via going with me to the vet, I did each and all of the artwork. Syrians chew and that they stink, so sturdy success finding a tame, smellless, biteless hamster.

Answer 5

Definately Teddy bear hamsters and Male. Dont't fall for the cuteness of a Dwarf hamster the looks are decieving! I was in a pet store once said awwww look at the cute dwarf hamster stuck in my hand to pet it, and it latched on I yanked out my finger, and the little creep went flying across the pet store. They are viscious!

Answer 6

I've always had better luck with males, they tend to be less bitey. (Do female hamsters get PMS? I think I had one once that did!) Be careful when you go to pick them up, if they're sound asleep and you startle them you're apt to get bit. I've had some real snugglers over the years, and a few that didn't enjoy it as much, but they make great little pets. Not a very long sife span though, a couple of years, and unfortunately they're prone to tumors and cancers.

Answer 7

The best hampster is called a chinese dwarf hampster(not to be mistaken for siberian or russian dwarf hampster which are in my opinion satans spawn). Their freindly and slow. I know petsmart carries them, at least in ohio. Black bears and pandas are good for larger hampster. However personally I wouldn't choose a hampter for a small pet. They are nocturnal(sleep during the day) and don't like being woke up. Your guarenteed to get bite at some point. I like gerbils, mice, rats (favorite- you can teach them tricks) and if you want to go a little bigger guinea pigs and rabbits are nice too.

Answer 8

they are all the same. Just be careful when picking them up, make sure you wash your hands before and after. If you have the scent of food on your hands they tend to bite.. We have had all different types of hamsters right now we have 4 teddy bear ones.

Answer 9

get a black bear hamster or a panda bear hamster...they are the most docile and are actually bred to be more docile so they make wonderful pets...as for gender, i've had both male and female and both are equally easy to handle

Answer 10

Male.

the females get aggressive when they go through their gestation period.

but males need to be handled from the day they are able to be help or else they will be aggressive and bite.

to tell you the truth i would personally get a dwarf hamster.