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Petite · 09-09-2019, 04:41 AM

You say she is used to being petted. Does she allow you to stroke or pet her? If she does, she will get used to your scent and learn what is edible and what isn't. My hamster nibbled quite a lot when I first brought her home (at 15 weeks) but now she only does it if she is startled. Your hamster is very young, and probably just needs a bit more time to get used to you.

09-09-2019, 04:41 AM
Petite Senior Hamster Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Scotland Posts: 501	Re: Is my hamster bitting or nibbling, and why is she doing this? You say she is used to being petted. Does she allow you to stroke or pet her? If she does, she will get used to your scent and learn what is edible and what isn't. My hamster nibbled quite a lot when I first brought her home (at 15 weeks) but now she only does it if she is startled. Your hamster is very young, and probably just needs a bit more time to get used to you.