where do hamsters and gerbils live normally? and are they docile by nature, in other words could you hold a?

Question

sunflower seed out to one in the wild and would it come and take it and allow you to hold it and pet it? or are they specially bred to be docile in captivity??

Answer 1

almost all hamsters originate in Russia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsters

Gerbils originate in the deserts of Mongolia
http://www.kimsgerbils.com/gerbilinfo.html

Answer 2

Hamsters are native to the Syrian Arab Republic. They live alone and are omnivorous. Gerbils can be found in various parts of Asia and Africa. The gerbil that you are likely to find in a pet store is a Mongolian gerbil.
As far as hand feeding, no wild animal should ever be fed.

Answer 3

when i was little, i had many hamsters,they love to be petted.just be gentle when holding them and stroke their heads.mine would love to climb all over me go up one arm across the shoulders then down the other arm.
you can also get a hamster ball,it allows them to be in a protective ball in case you have other pets in the house,and they get to wonder where ever they want.