Why did my hamster last night look like he was dead?

Question

ok last night my new hamster i got it 3 days ago a day later it looked like it was dead but it wasnt stiff it was breathing i felt a heart beat and its legs and arms were twitching i also couldnt wake him up it finally woke up after like 5 mins im 11 yrs old and need HELP incase he does it again

Answer 1

I think your hamster is just a very deep sleeper. One of my hamsters is like that too. She would sleep on her back with her legs and arms up in the air and would never wake up how much I try to prod her. The only reaction she would give is to twitch her legs and arms like your hamster. It normally takes her more than 5 minutes to finally wake up that too after a lot of prodding. If that is the case with your hamster, he is completely normal. Also give him some time to get used to his new environment since he is only 3 days old in your home.

As long as he is eating and pooping fine and looks active otherwise, there is nothing to worry about.

Answer 2

it was sleeping? thats what they look like when they sleep...

Answer 3

it had a sezuire idk why  

Answer 4

is it really cold in the room where your hamsters cage is? if it is, then your hamster was hibernating (they hibernate in the wild, when it's winter, sleep for a long period of time)

if it wasn't cold, then you should take him to the vets

Answer 5

i would take it to the vet