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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male
I just got a winter white Russian dwarf hamster March 5th. I've had him for about a week, but he always makes a buzzing/screaming noise and runs away any time I'm near. I'm starting to get impatient and wonder if i should get a new hamster instead. Will this behavior continue? I don't want to give him up. I like him already but his buzzing noises make me feel like I'm never going to be able to tame him, and he'll be terrified of me forever. It'd be great if I could get some advice
2 Answers
Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on March 12th, 2018
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on May 8th, 2017
Do not be afraid. It's good that he has accepted your hand in his cage. Now, you can use treats to entice him on to your hand. Speak softly and move slowly around him. Do not grab at him or force him on to your hand. Be patient and continue to work with Levi and he will eventually allow you to hold him.
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