Why is my new dwarf hamster not drinking, scared, and biting?

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Hello I have an dwarf hamster that is 2 month old and I am quite worried because he won’t drink water and he is always scared and bites my finger and he keeps shaking and I got him on 30/6/2019. Pet's info: Other | Other Pet - Not Listed | Male | 5 months and 19 days old | 0 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Daabool and including a photo. Hamsters are desert animals, highly capable of extracting water from their food. Biting is a common fear response in hamsters, and continuing to earn/win trust by offering treats, keeping movements slow and deliberate. Try removing Daabool from his environment with a scoop or cup, to move to a neutral territory (i.e. table top). Then see if interactions are aggressive. Sometimes its just territorial defense. Good luck.

Why is my new dwarf hamster not drinking, scared, and biting?

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