Pet Information > ASK Experts > Exotic Pets > Gerbils and Hamsters > JUMPING

JUMPING

21 11:52:15

Question
YES MY TEDDY BEAR HAMSTER I JUST GOT JUMPS I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS BECAUSE I JUST GOT IT AND ITS NOT USED TO ME HOLDING IT BUT 1 TIME MY SISTER AND I BOTH PICKED IT UP AND IT KEPT JUMPING AND PEEING AND IT GOT LOSE BUT FINALLY GOT IT AND BUT STILL JUMPS BUT WE HAVE ANOTHER THAT ITS SISTERS WITH AND ITS FINE WITH EVERY.DO YOU KNOW WHY?

Answer
Hi bethany,

The chances are it is stressed out. Some hamsters react worse to stress than others, and it sounds as though one of yours is very nervous. You just need to give it time. Let it come toyou and sniff you before you pick it up, and only hold it for short periods of time so it can get used to you!! It should become calmer over the next few weeks if  perservere with it!!! I hope this helps you!!!

Charlie.