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Yes, hamsters bite there cage. Mine doesn't but I know someones hamster that does. Try picking it up when it does that or shoo it off the cage.

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Chewing keeps a hamster's teeth at a healthy length but..... it can be a sign of boredom ,stress ,or it may be kept in a to small cage

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