Do hamsters bite? Why do hamsters bite

Hamster is a lovely small animal, and very small, also not long, do not occupy a seat, very suitable for a lot of people to raise. Hamsters are cute, but you should be careful of being bitten by them.

Do Hamsters Bite? Why do hamsters bite? (Figure 1)

Do hamsters bite

Hamsters can bite, but as long as more patience with the hamster, generally will not bite, some hamsters will lie down and lick their fingers. Newly bought hamsters are very small, these hamsters generally bite people will only have a feeling like poking their nails. But when an older hamster bites, it's easy to bleed, so be careful.

Why do hamsters bite

1. Bite in self-defense when you don't know him well. Hamsters are very timid and need a long time of company to get close to people, so they will bite people when they are unfamiliar with you

2. Mistaking you for food. Hamsters usually put food in their mouth and spit it out in a safe place. If the hamster thinks you are food, it will try to put your finger in its mouth as much as possible.

3. You smell like other hamsters on your hands. Hamsters are solitary creatures. Once two or more hamsters are together, they will start fighting. If you smell other hamsters on your hands, he will chew you as if you are a hamster.

If you want your hamster not to bite, what you need most is more interaction with your hamster, so that it can get familiar with your taste, and finally hope that your hamster can get familiar with you as soon as possible.

What if you're bitten by a hamster

Hamsters need shots to bite. Hamsters can also carry the virus and need to be vaccinated at a hospital within 24 hours of being bitten.

And be bitten after the wound in the flow of clear water, rinse for more than 10 minutes, or with soap repeatedly clean the wound 3-4 times, and then use iodine to press disinfection, prevent further infection of the wound.