New hamster question.

Question
I just bought a new Hamster yesturday night. She is a female Syrian Hamster. Very cute and cuddly looking. But she hasn't paid any attention to her water bottle. I don't want her to dehydrate or die on me. How long does it usually take for  hamsters to start using their water bottles in a new environment? They had a water bottle in the tank at the pet store where we purchased her so she is familiar with it. What should I do?

Answer
Hi,
some hamsters just don't like water. Make sure she always has vegetables and fruit to get some water from. They don't need to drink and can survive on moist fruits/vegetables alone (carrot, apple, cucumber, dandelion, zucchini, pear...). Nonetheless the hamster should always have access to water. Sometimes a hamster will start to use the water bottle after a few weeks or months, so you have nothing to worry about.
I hope I was of some help to you
Jennifer