[Lilafernim]

I’m not the best advice as I have not owned many hamsters. But when I was younger I used to have robos and they are lovely and funny.

Now I’m older I’ve got my second Syrian hamster currently, and personally I feel Syrians are more easy to handle and they tend to be slower so I find them easier to cuddle.

Robos have a way of being quicker and I don’t really remember them ever sitting on me, they weren’t afraid of me and would run all over me but they never really stopped. So in my opinion, I think there is a difference if your going from Syrians to robos.

That being said, Ria is absolutely right that all hamsters have different personalities. My first Syrian slept all the time and was very gentle, my second one seems very energetic and, like yourself, she’s still very new and jumpy. So there is nothing saying that your new robo won’t become more confident and like sitting in your hand.

The nervousness could definitely be the fact she is new, and whatever she is like now I’m sure in time she will become more confident than she is now.

Also, don’t beat yourself up about scaring her, accidents happen and I’m a strong believer hamsters can understand our feelings so she probably knows you didn’t mean it.

Just remember she is new, and if you’re used to Syrians I would say robos given their size and quickness, there is a different approach you take towards them so it’s new ground for both of you.

It sounds like you’re doing great though, good luck to the both of you 🐹