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Ria P · 12-22-2021, 03:36 PM

I think he just got startled by something and jumped. They can get spooked by things we are not even aware of. A week is very early days and he is still settling in so may be a bit jumpy anyway. I have seen similar behaviours with our hamsters.

I wouldn't worry at this stage. Obviously, if it happens on a regular base or he is at risk of hurting himself then there may be reason for concern.

12-22-2021, 03:36 PM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Is this normal behaviour? I think he just got startled by something and jumped. They can get spooked by things we are not even aware of. A week is very early days and he is still settling in so may be a bit jumpy anyway. I have seen similar behaviours with our hamsters. I wouldn't worry at this stage. Obviously, if it happens on a regular base or he is at risk of hurting himself then there may be reason for concern.