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Old 02-19-2016, 03:52 AM  
Vectis Hamstery
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Default Re: Hypothetical hamster travel question

I've taken hams on trains and my friend brings her Syrian hamster back here (I bred him). As Fluffagrams says, use a sensible-sized secure carrier with food, bedding and a water source and they curl up and go to sleep. If it's a baby from a breeder then it should be ok. An elderly, unwell or nervous rescue hamster may tolerate it less well. My friend pops the carrier into a fabric bag for life as it makes it more secure for the hamster and also reduces unwanted attention from other travellers wanting to stroke him.

Do bear in mind the weather also. If it's in cold weather then make sure you have extra bedding in there, and I wouldn't recommend non-essential (ie not vet journeys) by train in snow/ice.
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