Re: Taming a very skittish jumpy hamster - Need help!
be sure to give toys and hidey holes to your ham. if you want to start in a small space, that might be a good idea, but i also suggest something your hamster feels safe in as a way to transfer your hamster onto your body in the tub/shower.
i used this method for both my robo and syrian, and they both handle fine (even if my robo hates it, and i dont unless i need to, at which point he just needs a bit to chill out).
i found my syrian usually won't go from cage to my hand just because he'd rather explore the floor, but picking him up isn't an issue, either. so i think it might be a judgement call......
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