How long does it take before a fancy Russian dwarf hamster is tamed?

Answer 1

once they roamed the wilderness,feared by seed and insect alike... but todays modern dwarf and syrain hamsters have been living the urban lifestyle for years, but as we all know they can still flash a mean tooth when awakened from a cozy little nap.Hamsters,are by nature,afraid of anything that is not a hamster.while you are not an exception your hamster can be trained to become acustomed to being handled and learn that humans can be friends too.First and foremost,unless your hamster is in pain (and needing medical attention),you should never startle a snoozing hamster.when aroused from a deep sleep,the hamsters first instinct is to be defensive and protect itself from the intruder the only way it knows how;a big,nasty,painful hamster bite!somce hamsters have very poor eyesight;they depend primerily on their sense of smell and hearing to guide them,tap on the cage,move the water bottle,and talk to him-make sure he is awake,alert and knows that he is in no immediate danger.always wash your hands before handling a hamster-the odor of that last peice of chicken you had may smell like a delicious tidbit instead of the hand of his loving owner and friend.young hamsters are shy and timid and taming them takes time,patience,gentle handling,familiarity and kindness are all necessary gain their trust,keep in mind that in the wild a hamsters primary reaction.against what it perceives to be a predator is to be aggressive so in order to overcome this natural instinct you will need to be patient.start working with your hamster(s)in the evening,when they are up and about.at first work with them around the open cage on the floor so that if he jumps its a short fall.when first picking up a hamster,support them by using both hands to gently "scoop" them up.you shouldn't just reach in and attemptto pick him up,the odds are high that he will assume a defensive position (on his back,front paws up and teeth showing.)if this happens don't even attempt to pick him up-the result could be very painful.instead,give the hamster some time to relax and calm down,offer a treat and try to gently stroke him on the back so he becomes usedd to being touched.it may take serveral sessions,but be patient.once your hamster gains confidence and trust, he will become a faithful friend.sometimes a hamster will "squeal"when attempting to handle him-the squeal is a sign that he is afraid.they usually don't bite when squealing,but these are exceptions to every rule!if he has been handled previously,go ahead and gently pick him up,the squealing will stop after he relaxesand no longer senses danger.once the task of picking him up has been accomplished,be catious not to let him fall.because of their poor eyesight they have no perception of how far it is to the floor and a serious injury could result.now holding him close gently stroke his back-some even like their foreheads stroke,the rest will come with time.Hope I helped :)

Answer 2

On rare occasions they will get along but for the most part they don't.

Answer 3

yes VERY easy! mine was tamed the 2nd day i got her. and never bit me once. I guess i just got lucky, not all are like that but all are quite easy to tame.

Answer 4

Yes, My robo dwarf hamster purrs in my hands when she feels safe with me or when I give her a treat. It is a sign of happiness.

Answer 5

No one can really tell you that. Just give it a little time so it gets used to your scent.