Can I take a hamster on a train with me?

Question

I want to buy a hamster but I am going on a summer vacation this month and I'll be there for a few months. So I want to know if its safe to take a hamster on a train with me, the journey is about 8-10 hours so I am afraid that my hamster would get scared, because I heard that hamsters don't like unfamiliar and noisy places.

Answer 1

Probably not too good but If you have to, maybe you should.

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

ya that sould be fine = ) as long as you keep it in its own normal cage so its not too scared.

Answer 4

=) that made me laugh

lol it should be fine for your hamster =P

i had my rabbit in the car for 2 hours

its different , but yeh you should be fine =P

Answer 5

personally, I would just wait until I come back to get the hamster unless you already have a specific one your heart is set on.  The first week or more of having your ham is going to be the hand taming part (read up on how to do that so you end up with a snuggler instead of a biter) and for a month or more your ham is going to be adjusting (along with you) to its new surroundings, including you.  This calls for a stable, familiar place and a lot of attention on your part.

If you've got your heart set on a specific ham or just need one now instead of in a few months (maybe he's going to help you deal with wherever you're going) he should be fine on a train.  Make sure the train is fine with having him on board first however.  Gnawing rodents aren't always welcome because if they get out and chew a wire, its big time trouble.  Contact the train company and ask.  Also make sure you buy an escape proof travel cage and I mean Houdini himself shouldn't be able to get out of it - because your hamster may be of the escape artist kind and if he gets out while on a train chances of you finding him aren't good.  It wouldn't hurt to put him in the carry cage for a few hours while you're home and can keep an eye on him to see what methods he tries to escape by.  My hams have a hanging water bottle in their travel cage and they will literally push it out of the way and haul themselves out of the hole - that's what duct tape is for now.  8-10 hours - he is going to need water but keep an eye on it - some water bottles tend to drip when jostled and your ham doesn't need to spend hours sitting in soaked bedding - very bad for his health.  Bring something to cover the cage with so he feels like he's safe in a cave but be careful you don't shut off all his air.  Keep him somewhere as safe and undisturbed as possible and while you can talk to him, don't give in to the temptation to take him out or share him around with other people.  Once again, if he gets lost, you're not finding him again.

Most importantly, take the hamster into account.  He depends entirely on you to protect and take care of him.  Its a big responsibility to be knight in shining armour, protector, caretaker, only friend, and provider to something that small and frail.  All of his life your little ham will look to you to take care of him.  Be sure you start off right and deserve that trust.

Answer 6

bum fun!!

Answer 7

Yes it could work, just put him in a critter container with his water dripper thing and some food. Id also take a toilet paper roll thing  (The Cardboard Inside) and cut it in half. Itll make a great hiding spot. 1st smuggle him in then just stow him under your seat. Make sure its dark and quite for him

Answer 8

I think it would be the movement of the train that would scare it more then anything els. You need a small carrier but not one made of plastic, one made of thick stable fabric to give the animal less noise and also less vibration. More comfort comes to the animals this way. I had a mouse that i brought on a train. I wanted to play with him in the train so I put him in a large coffee cup.

Answer 9

No they won't allow it!