Why is my Hamster being moody

Question

My hamster is normally always really sweet never biting anyone... he did p**p a lot though, but now he biting and nibbling on everything he can. I thing it is because my brother was messing with him when he wasn't supposed to. Is this the reason or is there something wrong? PLEASE HELP ME!! i AM DESPERATE

Answer 1

I think of animal behavior based on behavioral principles--reward and punishment. If your brother was teasing him, he could have learned that peoples' touch means stress, and so he is agressive. Keep him away from the brother, and use gentle touch, and put him down immediatley if he bites, and try associating being picked up with food, so pick him up and give him a bite of food if he is nice, and do not (put him back down) if he bites, but keep trying so he gets enough food. remember, animals' memories are short (about 1 second between behavior and reward/punishment). Reward works better than punishment; be sweet to your little friend, he can't help being bitey if he has had to defend himself. If his behavior does not improve with this system (rewarding good behavior and avoiding the need for aggressive behavior) call a vet to see if a health problem could be to blame. good luck

Answer 2

you need to have your hamster trust you. Your brother may of did something that made him lose your trust. Regain it by letting him eat treats out your hand and holding him everyday.

Answer 3

Becuase he's emo.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

If you think he has a change in personality then he could have and illness and you might want to take him to a vet.  If you think hes just scared then try to give him some time.