Another newbie saying 'Hi'

[monalipschitz]

Hi everyone,

I've just joined so I've come to say 'hello'. I'm Lexa and I'm new to hamsters. Very new, I only got my first one yesterday. He's a male Russian Dwarf called Minski. I'm bowled over by how brave and courageous he is - he's eaten and sat in my hand several times already, I was expecting a lot of work to tame something so small :shock:

Anyway, must stop rambling. Hello!

[Basia]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Perhaps we can see some pictures of Minski when he has settled in? We all love pictures. :D
Sounds like you are doing a great job of taming him.

[leigh]

Hi and welcome.
Good to read that you can already handle your little hammie. Did you get him off a breeder or pet shop?

[Spuds Mum]

Hi and welcome to you and Minski! Hope to hear all about him soon!

[monalipschitz]

Thanks for the welcome guys :D

I've had a go with the camera but only taken a couple of pics (http://www.lola-lola.co.uk/v/hamster/).

leigh, I got him from the Pets at Home near by. He was all alone in his cage. He came straight over to me and licked my finger. Love at first lick ;)

Are all hamsters this friendly? I've only had mice before and they were always quite nervous.

[Spacemonkey]

Hello!! Nice to meet you :wink:

I'm new here too so we can be newbies together :D

Looking forward to your pics

[suga]

Welcome to hc - enjoy

[souffle]

Hello and welcome. Your new hammy is a real cutie and he looks like a sapphire Winter white russian. Glad to hear he is so friendly already and looking forward to seeing more of the little sweetie :lol:

[Holly]

Hi and welcome from me also - he really does look like a little cutie :)

[monalipschitz]

Thanks so much for the welcome :D

Thank you for the identification too souffle, I'd been wondering what he was technically.

[Spuds Mum]

I know I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but, without seeming too dim for words, can I ask where the photo of Minski is? I would love to see him, but can't find him anywhere?
(its like that old joke about keeping an idiot in suspense.... :oops: )

[monalipschitz]

I know I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but, without seeming too dim for words, can I ask where the photo of Minski is? I would love to see him, but can't find him anywhere?
(its like that old joke about keeping an idiot in suspense.... :oops: )

Sorry, I should have made them a bit clearer.
they're here: http://www.lola-lola.co.uk/v/hamster/

[Spuds Mum]

:oops: well I can only blame the fact that I had a long day yesterday :oops: today I can clearly see the link named as pics!
And he is a lovely boy! I love the one of him sitting in his bowl :x

[babyboos]

what a lucky boy to have found you
and I am so glad you are able to hold him already
do let us know when you take more pictures


oh Welcome to Hamster Central by the way - we hope you enjoy being our newest member :wink:

[pophammy]

Hi and welcome to the forum! Your hammy is gorgeous!