Should i get a rat or honey bear hamster? (please answer)?

Question

i used to own rats like 4 years ago. and i loved them. now im wanting 2 get another one. but when i went to the petstore all of them were going crazy and wouldnt let me hold them. so i saw a cute little honey bear. i decided not to get one until i made my mind up. i want something that i can play with and wont bite me and is cute =D what do u think?

Answer 1

GET A HONEY BEAR HAMSTER! HAMSTERS ARE SO CUTE AND EASIER TO TAKE CARE OF THEN A RAT.

Answer 2

Oh, definitely the hamster.  I used to have them -- they're naturally tame and easy to play with -- just a little oblivious to you.  But they're clean, and they have really cool cheek pouches that they carry food around with.

Answer 3

HONEYBEAR HAMSTER definatly they are fun and friendly but just incase ask to hold the hamster before you buy it

Answer 4

I prefer rats they are much more socialand have more personality, as for the biting for both the rats and hamsters its going to come down to simply taking the time to socialize them. Ive been bit by both species. Also If you decide on a rat try looking at some local shelters instead, they tend to be better socialized allot of pet store rats don't get the attention or care need, shelter staff and volunteers tend to be more knowledgeable about their needs and a more likely to now the personalities of the rats the do have. That being said hamsters are cute and fun to cuddle but are just as likely to bite if not socialized and dont interact or bond with their owners like rats do.

Answer 5

i would go with the rat. i have never owned one but i have and do own hamsters. they DO bite you if you wake them up and have to be tamed well in order for them to not bite your hand when its in the cage for any reason. so, the rat is my choice over the syrian.  

Answer 6

Definantly the Honey Bear.  They are sooo cute!!  I've had friends with them and they ALWAYS are sweet, and never bite.  

Good luck!!

Answer 7

Rats are cute, can be played with, and won't bite if they are well socilized.

I personally like rats better. Hamsters bite more, and they tend to sleep more as well.

Rats are also smarter and can learn numerous tricks.

Try going to the pet store and asking for rats that are 5 weeks old. If you take good care of the rats, they'll learn to accept being held soon enough.

Answer 8

Rats are more social and can live in pairs of 2 or more.  On the other hand hamsters need to be kept in separate cages and wont as much with you, plus they are nocturnal so they'll be up playing all night while you are sleeping.  My rats take little naps during the day, but never pass up the chance to come out and play.  :)

Answer 9

i have two syrian hamsters..which are what u are talking about..and i love them to death..mine are very social and very friendly ..and are the cutest things ever..i think u should go with the hamster.

Answer 10

"bear" hamsters are actually SRYIAN hamsters.

they are noctournal and NONE SOCIAL they cannot be kept wiht other hamsters!

do your reaserch on SYRIAN hamsters...

personally i prefer rats, much more socialble, fun and outgoing...

Answer 11

i love my chinese dwarf hamsters! they tend to be hyper active but will snuggle and sleep in your lap when tired. have never bit.

Answer 12

i have a syrian hamster (which is the same as a honey bear hamster) and she is so loveable and playful. i would defiently get a hamster!

Answer 13

rats if uve had them before and there every thing ur looking for  

Answer 14

i think you should go for the rats i love them they are so friendly  

Answer 15

Rats for sure. Hamster arnt social at all and hate people. Rats are just the opposite.

Answer 16

I'm sure the rat will save you money.

Just go to the nearest pile of garbage and pick one out.