My hamster is a grey teddy bear hamster, and she appears to have a small tremor. is it normal or not?

Question

i have had hamsters before and they have not done this, but i dont know if it is a regular thing for hamsters to have tremors. i know its not a siezure becuz she is still active while it happens, just periodically when she stops for a moment to sniff things or look around, i can see a slight tremor...is it normal

Answer 1

I would say so I've seen them doing it in the pet stores. Those little guys are so nervous to start with you would almost expect it. maybe keep the cat out of sight! You'd be scared to if you were low man on the food chain!

Answer 2

Yes it is a defence mechanism.

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