How do you hold a hamster if it is scared of you?

Answer 1

Sometimes it depends on their personality some hamsters are very shy some are not.

Try petting your hamster slowly while feeding it some fruit, this will make your hamster more comfortable around you.

Answer 2

yes you can holdit wait till it gets used to your voice and it wont get scared anymore then you can start putting it in a ball and hold it but be carefull because some hamsters try to get away and make sure your cage is secure

Answer 3

If your hamster is afraid of you make sure to play with it alot. Make sure to hold it securely so it can't fall. If you don't play/hold a hamster for a while it can forget about you and think you will hurt it.

Answer 4

Do not hold them by their skin that seems like a scruff. It is okay but they do not like it. You should hold them in your hand right side up. They should be standing unless they choose not to.

Answer 5

Cup it in your hands and keep it close to your chest

Answer 6

You really should refrain from touching them because if you get your scent onto them momma hamster may not recognize them and eat them.

Answer 7

Don't hold them by the scruff of the neck. Pick them up like around their stomache and put them on your hand.

Answer 8

You cup them in your hands then gently put your thumbs around their back