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Beacuse it is scared and trying to defend its self. an example (this happend to me): The hamster just wakes up. You stick your finger in its cage (its "territory").Hamster bites finger because it is frightened and it's trying to defend its home. i guess that is a no given.... how would you like to have a giant finger in your house... creepy...
Hamsters may bite their owners out of fear, stress, or feeling territorial or provoked. It's important to handle them gently and calmly, and to monitor their body language for signs of discomfort to prevent biting. Regular interaction and positive reinforcement can help build trust and reduce biting behavior.
It is usually because they want their teeth to be stronger or trying to escape.
If you have a bar cage and your hamster is frequently biting it, your hamster may be telling you it wants a larger space.
First of all, get a wheel if you don't have one. This is the most important thing for a hamster. (Except for food and water)
Play with the hamster using your hands and arms once in a while. Take him out of the cage and let him run around on your hand.
Get those big brown, hard (that's what she said) pellets so your hamster can gnaw on those. Like the above poster said, he may want to make his teeth stronger, or shorten them down. Like rabbits, hamsters teeth are evergrowing and the only way to stop them from destroying their mouth is to eat plenty of hard food.
Also look into nibble sticks and things. they even make little hamster houses that can be chewed. anything you can add is great. they love variety and getting new things, fresh veggies are a good idea too (Carrots, celery etc).
If he isn't tame already, then that is defiantly the problem.
If your hamster continues to bite the cage after doing all these things then get a larger, possibly glass cage.
I have a pretty big aquarium tank I use for my hamster and he now stops biting on everything.
If you can't afford a big cage or the problem persists, then you can buy some horrible tasting apple spray from many pet stores. You just spray it on the cage and when your hamster bites it, he'll taste a horrible apple solution.
However I don't recommend that.
It's not really that humane.
Dont worry.. i have had my hamster for a year now and ever since we got her home she chewd the bars. If anything, its more dangerous for them not to chew as their teeth can get too long.. if your hamster is in pain with its teeth.. it wont chew it and wouldn't even attempt to eat food.. If your that worried you could buy a plastic cage with no bars for it too chew.
hope this helped :)
As rodents, hamsters will gnaw things to keep their teeth short. You can give the hamster things to chew on, but some just prefer to bite the bars, not a lot you can do to stop it, nor will it harm the hamster.
It might be scared or mighnt like you.
better answer.................
YES THEY LOVE TO CHEW........SAVE YOUR EMPTY TOILET PAPER ROLLS THEY LIKE CHEWING THEM UP FOR SOFT PLACES TO LAY AND SLEEP
Hamsters do this because their bored. It also means they're trying to escape, or to tell you they want to come out. They can also do this to file down their teeth.
sometimes hamster bite their cage because they might be simply bored or are trying to file down their teeth
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Why is your hamster biteing your other hamster on the butt?
Hamsters do not socialise with other hamsters, unlike other domestic pr, specificets. Hamsters fight other hamsters in the wild when one gets in to the others' territory. They will bite eachother, specifically on butts!
How do you know when your dwarf hamsters hate each other?
hamsters are fighting when there start to be like scratches and bite marks and some times bite you or your friends my hamsters where fighting and i separated them and some times they will attack each other and they will make funny noises like squeeling hope this helps.
Are teddy bear hamsters nice?
All hamsters bite, but luckily teddybear hamsters... not as much. there more luvable and you can be a bit more rough with them unlike other hamsters! Dont push him-or-her though if lack of handle they will bite hard!! hope i helped:)
Can hamsters eat carrots uncut?
Yes, hamsters can eat carrots, but it is best to cut them into small, bite-sized pieces to prevent choking and make them easier to eat. Uncut carrots can be a choking hazard for hamsters.
Do hamsters bite if you have a food smell on your hands?
Yes, hamsters may bite if they smell food on your hands because they may mistake your fingers for a treat. To avoid this, always wash your hands thoroughly before handling your hamster to remove any food smells.
Do hamsters bite do protect their property?
Any animal will bite to protect their property.Ecspecislly Hamsters.
Why do hamsters bite you?
Hamsters usally bite if you touch them in the wrong placeor if they are in stress or if they hurt them self
What is a hamster defense?
It depends on the hamsters temperament. Most hamsters will run and hide, but if backed into a corner they will bite. Other hamsters will just bite right away.
How do hamsters bite?
With Their teeth Maybe?
Can hamsters bite people?
of course
Do dwarf hamsters bite more than reg hamsters and gerbils?
yes.
Do hamsters bite a bunch?
Hamsters bite depending on their mood. Older hamsters usally don't bite a lot anymore. Young and middle aged hamsters still may bite sometimes.Be careful! They may need their teeth cut by using small wood sticks to keep them from over growing.So don't forget about their teeth and biting you.
Are hamsters protective?
Yes because if they were thing you might hurt them they will bite and mother hamsters do to
What are hamsters that don't bite called?
a hamster
Should hamsters bite there cages if there is paint on it?
no
Will a gerbil or a hamsters bite you?
It depends on the hamster but probably yes i mean though ive had my hamsters for a year and they didn't bite anyone yet
Would a hamster bite?
Yes, some hamsters do bite. It depends on their tempermant and how they are treated.
