how do i train my hamster not to be so defensive and wont bite me when i try to catch him/her? mine is dwarf hamster, 1 male 1 female.. both also sensitive and offensive

ya ... why hamster like to bite the cage one??? I gave them mineral stone they dun wan to bite but everyday bite the cage bar ... =_=

Because they like the taste of metal. It's really not good for hamsters cuz it may cause injury on the nose and mouth. Not to mention the rust will react with hammie saliva and create a substance which is poisonous to your hammie.

die lar    how to prevent them from doing so? can I just give them something to chew on?

The best way to train them is to not catch them at all. Let them come to you willingly.

Use the bribing method. Put your hand on the shavings and put some food in the centre of your palm. This works best when your hamster is hungry. Slowly, they'll step onto your hand and try to eat in a very cautious manner. Try not to move. Let your hammie feel safe on your hand. Do this for a few days.

After they seem less cautious to approach your hand, you may lift your hand very slowly about an inch off the shavings. Let them run if they feel like it. Simply put your hand back on the shavings and wait for them to approach again. When they're already ok with this, lift just another inch higher, very slowly.

Then higher and higher slowly off the cage into your lap I guess.

But don't expect it to go well. Some very scared hammies will take a lot of time to tame. But don't be discuraged. Patience and TLC always wins them over.

Love = Patience + Sacrifice.

Good luck! 

there are 3 dwarf hamster breed, yours is winter white? russian campbell? or robo?

no idea.... my friend pakai hantam only.... i sometimes also kesian his hamsters la... sometimes help him to feed them as well....
go wash ur hand.... den lower ur hand into the cage.... let them smell ur finger.... if u afraid, back off if they start touching u or tries to attack ur hand.... jz let them smell ur hand for a few days.... get them used to ur smell around the cage.... when u confident enough they aint attacking u when u lower ur hand into the cage, try scoop them up with both hands... place them on ur palm... do not squeeze or hold them tight.... do this as often as possible for a few days.... jz repeat the routine again n again as much times as u can... most important part is let them remember ur scent and let them know ur scent aint a harm for them... soon, they'll start accepting u...

i bought my ww from petshop.... both previously vr offensive when i first bought them... i took about 1 week or less to tame them... none of them ever bitten me till bleed yet.... nibble abit got la, when they aint happy when i pick them up... hahaha....  

should be robo..
im not too sure man, they seems like dont like me maybe because im not their ori user? they was given by a friend of mine coz they got alot of hamster and he is quite bz to take care every one of them

btw, my hamster at least 1 year old.. but they doesnt breed wor
i know hamster male will eat their offspring but how do i know if the female pregnant or give birth so that i can saperate the male?

any1 xperience leave ur army 4 4 days?
i need leave them at home 2molo 

Well I don't live with an army. You're talking about leaving your pets izzit?

@Sophie: Take our the water bottle and also the dry food. Your hamster will eat. Your hammies just need time to get used to it. My syrians now don't take water at all since I started feeding them smoothie.

And my syrians are famous for their smoothie dipping antics.

Smoothie is a must have and sure love for all hamsters la.

Lol, the moment I take out the bottle my dad become paranoid. He said "must put the water bottle!"

Apparently they don't trust the 10 ringgit paste

Will try it when he tidur nyek nyek

Well, hamster is still not eating the smoothie *sigh*