Handling Like all animals, hamsters will bite if given sufficient reason, and they are quite capable of drawing blood. Most hamster bites result from the hamster being suddenly startled or grabbed. It is best to handle hamsters very gently, scooping them up and cradling them in the palms of your hands. The more a hamster is handled, the more tame it will become. When taking a hamster out of its cage, some precautions should be kept in mind.
Hamsters can t see very well, and they aren t the most agile or sure-footed creatures.
They can easily fall off tables and counters, possibly doing some serious damage or injury to themselves. Hamsters should never be allowed to run loose on the floor, as they can easily be stepped on, or disappear behind furniture. Hamster balls are an option, but should be used with supervision. The Complete Hamster Site National Hamster Council - The oldest hamster club in the world. An argente platinum Russian dwarf Hamster.