He seems to like me a lot?

Question

I have a male Chinese Hamster named Roho. From day one he loved me and was not afraid at all. He likes to be held and runs into my hand when I put it in the cage. But now when I hold him he has begun to groom me by l*****g me and brushing me with his hands. (I do not have food on my hands.) I am wondering what he is doing and if he thinks I am his "mate" or a part of his "pack"? Can someone help?

Answer 1

rodents are skittish creatures.  A good way to tell if they like you is if they will eat and clean themselves while you are holding them.  That indicates that they feel safe around you. They know you are their caregiver and protector.  I do not believe your hamster sees you as a mate.  Their impulse to mate comes from scents you do not and can not provide.  

Most rodents view their care givers as just that.  You aren't his friend or part of his pack...You are much more to him than that.  You are the person that takes care of him makes him feel safe even though all his instincts tell him to be afraid of everything.

Answer 2

Maybe you should ask him out for a date?

Answer 3

He is your pet he loves you bc u care for him...