Dear all,

Which species of dwarf hamsters are least likely to bite their owners. I used to have a Russian dwarf hamster, which rarely pinch me. It has since died after nearly 1.5 years. I then bought 2 mini hamsters from Ikano's Pet Womderland and boy, they are aggressive. I would like to give them away, and replace with those which do not bite. Please advise! Tks

Thanks for the info.

What are the characteristics of the Russian Cambells? Can I mix a Winter white with the Russian Cambells?

My previous Russain Dwarf is off white in color without any stripes, just plain looking. Have never bitten me before!

Oh yes, Thanks!


here are my two naughty rascals!

Closer

crazymouse_yyh mentioned that those mini hamsters sold in Ikano is this breed (of course it was just a assumption cos at that time i didn't have any pics). If its WW how come it bites?

It has the profile of RC wor!

This post has been edited by rubicube: Apr 23 2008, 05:29 PM

Er, no lah, my hamsters tries to bite me everytime i want to touch them (defensive).
My old Russian Dwarf never did anything like that.

They bite or try to bite if I want to pick them up from the 'nest'. I have to resort to use a baby feeding bottle to scoop them up to my palm.
When they are in my palm, they never bite la. Just sniffing around trying to find an escape route or try to jump down to their home.

Help, My hamster RC just gave birth to 5 pups and I have separated the male.

Looks like one pup will not make it and is turning black!

WHAT TO DO!!!! HELP HELP!

Luckily, All 5 are all right for the time being.

Was just about to return my female hamster to Ikano's Pet shop (cos the female always wants to bite me), then to my surprise, I saw some pups on the cage, and didn't know what to do! I think that's the reason why she's so aggressive.

I have no intention to breed more hamsters. The mommy is very protective. She tried to bite me even when I was attempting to remove the male!

Just went over to Ikano anyways, to buy extra water bottle for the male hammie, since I've separated them. Also got some advice from the people there. Said to separate and return the male to the family after 2 weeks of isolation.

Also bought some 'green balls', which is said to expand to something soft (like bread) for the pups to feed on when they're older.

Hi all,
Remember the last time I posted on the emergency of new pups on board. Here are some pics. I wish to giveaway 1 RC (bitey though). Any takers.




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Because of the incident, now my (actually my son's) collection became like this.



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This is the RC i wish to giveaway. Reason is, she is a bit bitey and my son don't dare to touch it. She is the mother of the pups though.


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Analysis paralysis!

Tks for these clarifications. I myself thought they were very active hamsters and thought of getting those that flips (entertaining mah). Never did occur to me or my family that this is a disorder. Luckily I stayed clear away from them. I prefer those 'quiet' type.

I just pour out the beddings, wipe excess with Tesco wipes and dry with paper tissues. After that clean all the accessories with Tesco wipes and dry again. Then refill the tank with new beddings.

Hand Foot Mouth disease?

Nway, I went to collect the Nutri Smoothies sweetcorn & pumpkin as early as 11.15am today. Didn't know it needs refrigeration. I have to leave it in the car and back after 5. When I reached home, it's still cold but melted.

Sorry, was reffering to erwhey's hamster.