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Using a ball to take him from one place to the next is a good idea. You can also use a large mug, or jug. Anything that they’ll go into voluntarily (put a treat in!). The ball is not safe for Syrians or any other hamsters. They can break their nails, toes, feet or legs, and simply have no control over where they’re going or when to get out. Just use it as a vessel, that’s as good as balls get. And I am sure your hammie will warm up to the wheel eventually. That he didn’t have one in the pet store is really cruel.