| The Traditional method:
Gently approach the hamster with your hand and pet its
back a few times, then slowly curls up your thumb and little finger to form a little bowl to cover
the entire body, leaving only a little of the head visible. If the hamster isn't nervous, pick up the
body and quickly use another hand to support the bottom. Pet its back to comfort the hamster.
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| The luring method:
Similar to the "traditional" method; start by holding a seed or some food in your
palm, then form a bowl with your fingers. Lure the hamster to walk itself into your palm. Don't
forget to pet once completed.
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| The back grip:
Gently approach the hamster slowly, pet the back a few times, and then use your thumb and
another finger to grip the skin/fur on its upper back. This particular area of the skin on his back,
located about 1cm behind the neck or ears, is loosely attached to the flesh thus it doesn't
hurt the hamster. Lift the body up and then put on your another hand. This is one of the safest
methods without getting bit.
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| Thick Gloves:
Proceed with the traditional method, only that we have to be careful with the force because we may
choke the hamster with too much grasp. The advantage of using gloves is, of course, almost completely
bite-proof. It's best for emergency such as escapes, or riot control (2 or more hamsters fighting) ^_^
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| Food |
Everyday: dispose unused leftover and refill the food dish or bowl. Do not give too much as hamsters
would stock up excess food in their cheeks and they may forget to empty the pouches when a new patch
of food arrive. This could lead to sickness.
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| Water |
Every 2 to 3 days: Dipose leftover, wash the nozzle and the bottle and refill with fresh cool water.
Boiled water if tap water isn't safe for direct consumption.
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| Sand Bath |
Everyday or whenever necessary: Dipose all bathing sands and refill. Hamster may bath inside the "basin"
and urinate on the shavings, or doing both in the bath. Therefore it varies.
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| Shavings |
Once a week: Dipose all and make a new layer of about 1/2 inch high.
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| Cage, Aquarium and Accessories |
Once a week: Wash everything in warm water and scrub if necessary. Do not use strong bleach or solution.
Soap is okay and make sure all items are rinsed with clear water afterward.
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