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Charliestar · 02-16-2019, 03:07 PM

Hey,

Brought home my new hamster Peaches on Valentine’s Day and she’s been settling in just fine - has even started taking food from my fingers and a flat palm occasionally.

But her sleep pattern seems weird to me - I know Syrians are nocturnal but on the first night she was awake 7pm until 9am, the following night she seemed the wake a little later and was up until about 9am again. Although tonight she got up, I turned the room light on to spend some time with her and she went back to bed. She’s still asleep now at almost midnight, have I confused her by turning on the light or is this normal for her to sleep for over 14 hours? Is turning in the light a problem?

I know I’m a bit of a worry but since I haven’t had a hamster before and am keen to spend time bonding with her I’d love to have an answer.

02-16-2019, 03:07 PM
Charliestar Newborn Pup Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Leeds Posts: 18	Sleeping Schedule Hey, Brought home my new hamster Peaches on Valentine’s Day and she’s been settling in just fine - has even started taking food from my fingers and a flat palm occasionally. But her sleep pattern seems weird to me - I know Syrians are nocturnal but on the first night she was awake 7pm until 9am, the following night she seemed the wake a little later and was up until about 9am again. Although tonight she got up, I turned the room light on to spend some time with her and she went back to bed. She’s still asleep now at almost midnight, have I confused her by turning on the light or is this normal for her to sleep for over 14 hours? Is turning in the light a problem? I know I’m a bit of a worry but since I haven’t had a hamster before and am keen to spend time bonding with her I’d love to have an answer.