Will a HAMSTER die if you let it swim in water?

Question

i wanna put my hamster in water but i ma scared it might die

Answer 1

Hamsters are not made to swim.  They're meant to be dry, and the only baths they can have are from chinchilla sand or their own tongues.  If you put a hamster in water, it will either drown or get very sick, and it will be your fault.

Answer 2

me and my bff have put her hamster in the sink and hes ok just dont fill it up all the way they cant swim but they can float so if u want try it im sure nothin will happen

Answer 3

HAMSTERS can not swim.. who the h**l would be that retarded and put a hamster in water?

Answer 4

dont, serisoly , if you love him dont. the most you could do is wash it with a washcloth why would you want to put it in water anyway?

Answer 5

NO NO NO!!! It will die!

Answer 6

if he can't swim..he will die.

Answer 7

Buy it a tiny little lifevest.

Answer 8

only if it swallows enuf water or does not no how to swim will it dye

Answer 9

wow the person who sold you that hamster should've done an idiot test first

Answer 10

no. but it defiantly would not like it

Answer 11

YES DO NOT ATTEMPT

Answer 12

Hamsters do not swim. Their little bodies weren't built with swimming in mind. They also do not require baths. As long as the cage is kept neat and tidy, your hammy will stay clean.

Answer 13

yes, mine didnt make it after it took a dip on accident in the stationary tub

Answer 14

ya think?!!!!

Answer 15

Don't do it. They don't do this naturally and if it doesn't die from drowning, it will probably get a nasty cold and then die.

Answer 16

Yes your hamster will die if you put  he/she in water,why? They are originated in the Desert so for generations no hamster has swam and/or lived to show another hamster how to.Hamsters are also afraid of water and can't swim so please DO NOT try to make your hamster swim thanks for listening,

Kamala G

Answer 17

why do you want to put your hamster in water ?!? That cruelty...i dont think they can swim and they would probely catch a cold aswell. so i wouldnt do it if i was you.

Answer 18

I used to give my hamsters baths in a few inches of water. Your hamster should be safe as long as the water isn't too deep. My hamster didn't seem to like it very much because he always tried to get out. But he probably won't die as long as you keep an eye on him.

Answer 19

Hamsters don't swim. They are originally from dry areas.

Other rodents can swim, but not hamsters

Answer 20

just put him in there and see what happens. if he freaks out and cant swim, get him out of there. but don't like, drop him in your fish tank and leave the room or anything!

Answer 21

There's no reason to.

The hamster will not enjoy it, they are not used to that.

It will stress out the hamster, even if it does live. They clean themselves well, usually. If not, you can wipe them with a damp cloth.

Why do you want to put your hamster in water?

Answer 22

they will NOT MAKE IT.