I want to get a pet hamster but heard their bites are quite paninful, do they all bite?

Question

If I get one as a baby, can I tame it enough so it won't bite?

Answer 1

Yes, you can tame any animal not to bite if you get them at any age. But you have to remember, even after you've had it for a while, that all animals that have teeth-beaks-or whatever CAN still bite. The bites from the little hamsters don't really hurt, it's like a little pinch, but if they bite you in the right spot, it can hurt. The best thing for you to do if you really want to get a pet is grin and bear it, remember what the poor little critter has went through before it got to you and give it your best efforts. Spoil it, make sure that it knows that it is safe, and don't let small kids handle it. They are scary. It's just one of those little facts of life that I can't get my dumb cousin to see, she'll get a pet for her kids, and the first sign that it is going to bite, she gives it away. I am not complaining (heck, I got two FREE ferrets from her) but what does that teach the kids? Anyway, have plenty of patience, and good luck.

Answer 2

I wouldn't suggest getting a hamster. Maybe do research into less aggrassive breeds but in the end they all love to gnaw and nibble. Just because you get one as a baby doesn't mean you'll be able to control it's instinct/nature or personality. People tend to get more then one and then one kills the other... And people never seem to be warned that Hamsters attract other rodents and pest. While your not in the same room as the Hamster they can fight (with the cage/glass/plastic between them). Eventurally one can get to the other and then people are left with a mystery since they weren't aware the pest were in their home. Then when the hamster is gone or dead your left with phantom/ghost sounds and eventurally face to face with the rodents/pest that have been in your walls and all over your home.

If I was to get an animal like that,... in that range of like mice, hamsters, rats,.. I would probably try for a Sugar Glider or a Flying Squirral. I think it's the Sugar Gliders that are the easiest to deal with that don't need shots, don't carry disease, and will eat fruit and eggs with you,.. while occasionally stocking down any flies or bugs that sneak into your home.

But that's just me.

Your Questions: Ok. Yes. Kinda (yes they all need to bite, nibble, and gnaw at something,.. it's the people that never touch their pet and their family takes care of it that never get bitten personally). No, you can not tame it. If you decide to get a Hamster, remember to give it a little ground meat or cat/dog food atleast once every two weeks,.. probably once a week. Not a lot,.. less then all the food you plan it to eat that day.

Answer 3

The type of hamster is pretty important as far as temperment goes. The black bears tend to be a little more agressive than the honeys. Hamsters as a whole though tend not to want to be handled. There are ones that make great pets but it takes a lot of socializing and handling on the owners part. I know they are cute as anything, but maybe try a different animal if you are concerned about the biting. I have three mice, who are handled frequently, that have never bitten. BUT they do tend to dirty a cage quickly. However one female mouse will smell a lot less than one male or a set of three females. You have to be very careful where you get them though. You need to know how to sex them yourself and you also would need to find a pet store that seperates the males and females to avoid getting a pregnant one, Petsmart is good for this. Also, gerbils are sweet and have virtually no odor. But they are QUICK, so be careful when socializing, but it should warm up to you pretty fast. If you are truly set on a hamster, I would get a Syrian or a Chinese. Those are the best two breeds for beginners as they tend to be sweeter. And I would get the youngest one the petstore has. Male or female, it doesnt matter, just keep in mind there are times when a male's testicles are very visable and you may not like that, but they are just as great. Remember, any animal, especially the hamster, are going to take time and effort from you and the animal so that it will become a great pet. Be prepared to be bitten for the first few weeks, it might happen it might not, but it should go away.
Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

Not all hamsters bite. Getting one as a baby and handling it often (several times a day every day) so it grows up used to being handled is a good idea.

Answer 5

They all bite but only for a reason eg they are in pain or are scared etc. I got one that was about a week old that didn't bite as much as the ones I got fully grown but remember they don't bite for nothing.

Answer 6

not all of them bite. but to check, you can play with the hamster a little bit before buying it and see if it tries to bit you.

thats what i did with mine!

oh, and you cant tame a hamster

Answer 7

i once had a hampster bite into my finger very hard and i had to shake my arm very hard to get it off my finger. it would not let go. hurt very bad and also my finger spewed blood for 30 minutes i thought i was gonna have to get stiches. hampsters are evil sonna biotches

Answer 8

no they do not! and they are SOOO ADORABLE!!

yes you can tame them, i have heard of some hamsters that were allowed to roam around the house and return to their cage. strange but TRUE

Answer 9

They bite, guinnea pigs are much nicer animals to have. And they don't smell as bad.

Answer 10

some are just territorial and cant be taimed. of course some are in a better mood and some are not. just make sure you dont put any in discomfort or sneak up on it. start out just saying hi. let him get used to it. do not touch him at first. put your hand in the cage and let him get used to humans. interact with him. put him in his ball. let him get out of his cage.
make sure you get one of the safe proof hampster cages and dont panic if you dont find him. just put food out in certin places and he will eat some of it.