Top 10 hamsters that don't bite

A hamster is a rodent with cheek pouches on both cheeks that extend from the molars to the shoulders. Hamsters use their cheek pouches to temporarily store food, and can also carry food back to their burrows for storage, hence the name "hamster". They are also often called cheeked hamsters, moving hamsters or ground hamsters. There are seven genera and 18 species of hamsters, mainly distributed in Asia, of which three genera and eight species are distributed in China, and a few species are distributed in Europe.

Today, many hamsters are kept as family pets because they are easy to breed and are often used in animal experiments. Compared with cats and dogs, which are larger and require a larger space to move around, hamsters require very little living space, making them very popular pets for modern urbanites, especially for families with limited space.

So, which hamsters are both easy to keep and not easy to bite? The editor recommends 10 most docile hamsters, including three-line wild color, pudding hamster, purple hamster, golden hamster, silver fox hamster, milk tea hamster, Shih Tzu bear, etc. Come and learn about these docile little pets!

1. Three-line wild color (gentle personality/cheap and good quality)

Which hamster is the best to keep and does not bite people? The answer is the three-line wild color hamster. This hamster is the most common type of three-line hamster, often compared with the first-line hamster, and is the easiest type to distinguish between novices and hamster veterans. The three-line hamster is also often called the "three-line wild color hamster". The reason why it is called "wild color" is that this hamster is not a new type that has been artificially bred, but an artificial improvement based on wild hamsters.

Wild hamsters are particularly fond of exercise, healthy, docile and easy to raise. In addition, the price is relatively affordable, which is very suitable for beginners who raise hamsters for the first time.

2. Pudding rats (cute/good-tempered/easy to get started)

When it comes to the most docile hamsters, pudding rats are undoubtedly a popular choice. Pudding rats have pure yellow fur, which looks very much like pudding, hence the name. They have a pair of big round eyes and look very cute. Pudding rats are gentle, good at interacting with people, and easy to take care of, which is very suitable for beginners or children as pets.

Most pudding hamsters are very friendly and like to interact with their owners. Although a few pudding hamsters may not like to interact with people, they usually do not bite people. It should be noted that due to genetic reasons, it is recommended not to let female pudding hamsters get pregnant.

3. Purple hamster (beautiful and gentle/good physique)

Purple hamsters are recognized as one of the most docile hamsters. As the name suggests, purple hamsters have charming lavender hair, which gives people a pleasing feeling and makes people fall in love with them at first sight. They are artificially bred variants of three-line hamsters, with superior physique and disease resistance.

The purple hamster has a lighter gray fur color than the three-line hamster, and it has a light blue-purple luster in the sun. It looks very charming, and the back line is not so obvious. They are very friendly, gentle and easy to get along with. Compared with the three-line hamster, the purple hamster is more docile and quiet. Although it is slightly less lively, they especially like to rest quietly and are a suitable pet to keep at home.

4. Golden Hamster (High IQ/docile personality)

If you are looking for a hamster that will not bite, the golden hamster is a good choice. They are also called golden bears because of their bear-like appearance. The weight of an adult golden hamster is about 0.2 kg. After years of artificial breeding, there are now more than 40 different colors, the most common of which is cream.

The golden hamster has different types of hair, such as short hair, long hair, satin hair and curly wavy hair. They are highly intelligent, gentle, like to be close to people, and are easy to raise. However, it should be noted that it is very important to control the frequency of feeding, because the food particles are large and may get stuck when swallowing, causing hypoxia and shock.

5. Silver Fox Hamster (cute appearance/gentle personality)

In the list of the least biting hamsters, the editor particularly likes the silver fox hamster. Generally speaking, silver fox hamsters will become very affectionate after being raised for a period of time. They are omnivorous animals, and they can accept almost any food and are not picky eaters. The characteristic of silver fox hamsters is that they spend a lot of time sleeping every day, and the average sleep time can reach 14 hours. At the same time, their hearing is very sensitive.

Compared with other hamsters, silver fox hamsters are relatively more timid and docile, and usually do not take the initiative to bite people. When they are familiar with the smell of their owners, they can interact with their owners and play happily. However, during the breeding process, it is best to avoid disturbing them frequently and let them have enough rest time.

6. Milk Tea Hamster (gentle temperament/silly and cute)

Milk tea hamsters are another hamster with a docile temperament and are not easy to bite. Their fur color is similar to milk tea, and their appearance is soft and cute, which is very pleasing. Milk tea hamsters are more lazy in character, and their reactions to the outside world are not as sharp as golden fox hamsters and silver fox hamsters. Although they are not as good as these hamster relatives, they are more honest and even a little honest.

The origin of milk tea hamsters is similar to that of pudding hamsters. They are artificially bred genetic variants, not wild species. They are not only easy to raise, but also very docile and not easy to bite, so they are very suitable for beginners to raise hamsters.

7. Shih Tzu Bear(docile personality/gorgeous fur color)

Shih Tzu Bear Hamster is a long-haired hamster bred from golden hamsters. Compared with purebred long-haired bears, Shih Tzus have more evenly distributed hair, with long hair all over, rather than just partially. Their hair color is more gorgeous and charming, so they are considered the most outstanding and beautiful hamsters among long-haired bears.

In addition to their cute and charming appearance, Shih Tzus are not much different from other long-haired bear hamsters in character, and they still maintain a docile character and are deeply loved by people. However, when buying Shih Tzu hamsters, you need to be particularly careful to avoid being deceived or overpriced by unscrupulous merchants.

8. Amber Hamster(Non-aggressive type/Adaptable)

The fur color of amber hamsters is between yellow and brown, showing a beautiful amber color, which is very charming. Their eyes are red, and their personalities are gentle and kind, making them a very cute pet. Amber hamsters are usually timid, almost non-aggressive, and highly adaptable. As long as they are not abused, they are usually very gentle.

When amber hamsters recognize their owners, they will become closer and more docile, and the owner can easily touch or pick it up. Sometimes, they will take the initiative to run to their owners and play with them.

9. Golden Fox Hamster(gentle personality/high interactivity)

Golden Fox Hamster is an excellent choice for gentle personality. They are a cross between Silver Fox Hamster and Pudding Hamster. The appearance of Golden Fox Hamster is very clean and bright, inheriting the advantages of its predecessors. They are gentle, highly interactive, and easy to care for, so they are very suitable as pets for novices or children.

It is very simple to raise golden fox hamsters. Just provide food, water and a running wheel, and they will grow healthily.

10. Black Bear Hamster(gentle temperament/easy to raise)

Black Bear Hamsters are most closely related to White Bear Hamsters, and both are variants of First Line Hamsters with different fur colors. They are usually slightly smaller than other First Line Hamsters, and their fur colors range from black to dark brown, and even appear slightly reddish in the sun. The hair on the head, neck and limbs is white.

Black bear hamsters are typical nocturnal animals that like to hide and avoid being exposed during the day. Therefore, they usually don't like to be disturbed, especially when resting, and pet owners should pay special attention to this. Although black bear hamsters are usually gentle and lively, they may show some aggression towards strangers.

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