is there any danger when having a hamster? i already have one i just wanna know if i get a disease from it or from its bite or something
2007-05-12 11:28:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
From Hamster to You: The hamster can bite you whether you hurt it, aggravated it, scared it or didn't do anything to you. Hamsters are very curious animals and to find out what something is (like your finger) they try to bite it. You probably won't get any diseases from the hamster if he/she bites you, but it might be painful.
To the Hamster: Hamsters can get colds (just like us) and die from them. You have to be careful. Hamsters can also get wet tail disease, which is quite common if the hamster is not properly taken care of. Hamsters usually die from wet tail disease.
Make sure you buy a happy and healthy hamster. I suggest Petsmart or Petco.
2007-05-12 13:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They most of the time arnt but some times ur doing something to make them mean and causing them to bit and that doesn't feel good at all and here are some example's of thing to make a hamster mean..... well they could be born like that but that can be treated or someone is hurting it like when picking it up or just on propose and if someone is not letting it sleep... :)
2007-05-12 18:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by *Gerbil Lover* 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No hamsters are dangerous. If they do bite you just wash your hands with soap. If you are bleeding use polysporne or soap and wash the small wound!
2007-05-12 21:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can get salmonella somehow ive been told but other than that the only danger is theyre little biting monsters haha
2007-05-12 21:01:22 · answer #4 · answered by noturaveragegirl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you got it from a pet store it should be fine but if you did not get it from a pet store then you might want to get it checked for diseases
2007-05-12 18:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've many beofre and no you shoudln't but buy it from petsmart they have good clean hamsters there for a good price.
2007-05-12 18:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by jbjessbess 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They used to be carnivorous and when the urge hits, then God help you. They go for the eyes first.
2007-05-12 18:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by redd headd 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don`t share your toothbrush with it and make sure you boil it for at least 3 minutes before you eat it.
2007-05-12 18:34:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
im not really sure.. but i dont think its likely.. i have had hamsters..
2007-05-12 18:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by kenan33342 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't trust the flying hampster of doom who rains coconuts on the city
2007-05-12 18:34:22 · answer #10 · answered by doc 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋