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BITTING ,is it okay??

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Question
Hello, my question is what do i have to do if my Robo Dwarf Hamster bites my do i hit????    Thank you 4 your time  = ]

Answer
Hamsters bite when they feel threatened, and hitting him will only make him feel more threatened. Sometimes they are afraid of all humans and bite as a result. My favorite trick for this behavior is to take a small bit of peanut butter on my finger and let him eat off of it, so he knows you are no threat to him. A thicker layer of peanut butter should prevent him from biting your skin as he eats it. Another good way is to socialize him. Play with him and hold him daily to get him used to you.