Hamsters nibbling lightly

[RedBzu]

My two little dwarf hamsters, Rosie and Abigail, who I have had for a month nibble me pretty often. I wanted them to get used to my hands being around them so I started giving them food slowly, they've gotten to the point where they will sit on my hand and no run for their hidey holes asap so that's progress. Anyways the two of them, Rosie more than Abby, tend to nibble my hands, lightly. It doesn't hurt and I can barely feel it. They are completely calm and seem content so I don't think I'm scaring them. And my hands are washed so they don't smell strange, though I do handle food. They don't seem to want to hurt me. Abby stops immediately when I move my hand almost like she realizes "Oh, this is mommy not food. Oops!" and Rosie seems to do it just because reasons.

Anyone know what I should do? I imagine I should stop it, though like I said they aren't harming me.
Thanks for your time.


Also, I've searched the forum for a bit and haven't seen anyone ask this particular question so I apologize if it has already been asked.

[Miss kiwi]

Is she locking you or nibbling you? My sisters hamsters tended to like her fingers a lot so she got her a mineral block, that seemed to solve her issue. Not completely, but she doesn't nibble/lock as often anymore

[cypher]

It's just one way they explore things, they do seem to grow out of it after a while, one thing you can try is to use a small bowl, hold them in your hands & offer treats or food in the bowl, it does help them figure out there's a difference between hands & food!