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Handling
Hamsters naturally wake around dusk
and go to sleep around dawn. They are
most active after dark, but you can
teach a hamster to get used to getting
up in the late afternoon or early evening
by waking it up at the same time every
day for petting, grooming, and playtime.
If your hamster is asleep, then wake
it gently, or it will be disorientated,
stressed, and rather fearful. Wake
your hamster by talking to it and gently
rustling its bed with your finger or a
pencil. Once it is awake give it a minute
or two to get its bearings before you try
to handle it.
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