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He is MEAN

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Question
What can i do to make my hamster nice?He is a male teddybear and he wont stop biting!We use recomend recycled beting that they use at the pet store(petco).

Answer
Hello Bob,
it takes a lot of patience and time for a hamster to get used to you and some actually never do. Hamsters will get territorial in their cage so it's best to handle them outside the cage. You can also try putting sunflower seeds in your hand and letting him come to you that way. It just takes a lot of patience.