picking my hamster up

Question
my hamster bites like most do...would i be able to start of picking it up with leather gloves until its used 2 being handled or would the leather be bad 4 it ?

Answer
Hi Sofie,

You can use leather gloves, or other thick gloves, until your hamster stops biting you.  If your hamster bit the glove, he wouldn't swallow or even chew the leather, so it wouldn't be dangerous to him.

Or, you can use Bitter Lime Spray (or Gel).  The Bitter Lime is marketed towards ferrets, so it should be in the ferret section, and it costs less than $10.  Simply spray or rub the Bitter Lime on your hands before you handle your hamster.  If your hamster tries to bite your hand, he'll taste the Bitter Lime and be disgusted.  You may have to use the Bitter Lime a few times, but your hamster should soon stop biting your fingers.

Have a great Labor Day!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask :)

Kelly