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My hamster is in my car dashboard. Will he come out on his own?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male

My hampster got underneath the inside dashboard in my car i put food and bedding for him. Will he come out?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2020

I would put tasty snacks inside his cage and put the cage in there with it's door open. Then watch so that you can catch him. Hamsters tend to be most active at night so you may need to stay up late. Yes, provide food and water so that Chuck Norris doesn't go without. Good luck.

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