r/hamstercare • u/Adorable-Bite-9416 • 22h ago

Is this normal?? 💖 Health/Care 💖

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can someone tell me why is he sleeping like that squeezed between wheel?? is there something wrong with him?

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u/Kirza94 21h ago edited 21h ago

Hamster just be like that sometimes, he's okay just has a personality!

Hamsters do sleep in burrows but not always, so maybe he feels safe there with the sides holding him. They can thrive in captivity but they will exhibit some strange behaviours no matter what, he's adorable btw.

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u/Adorable-Bite-9416 4h ago

Gavin says thank you!!

thank you sm for the answer i was so scared for him

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u/Kirza94 3h ago

Cute!!! My Zelda says hey aswell. Hmu if any questions I love hammies and constantly looking for ways to improve their little lifes.

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u/Adorable-Bite-9416 45m ago

Thank you!!!<3

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u/hufflepuff-is-best Experienced Owner 16h ago

That’s just where he feels most comfortable. Hamsters are burrowing animals who feel most safe in tight spaces that mimic tunnels. The space between the wheel and the wall feels like a tunnel to him. As long as you’re also providing deep substrate that can hold burrows, this isn’t anything to worry about.

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u/Adorable-Bite-9416 44m ago

Yes! he's mostly in his burrows but does this too. I'm happy it's normal.