The right way to hold a hamster
When holding your hamster as with any living creature you should use extreme care. It's safety and comfort should be your number one concern. After all no one wants to be picked up squeezed around the gut (especially after eating).
To pick up, use both your hands as a scoop and lift the hamster from the bottom. With a bit of training you can get the hamster to walk onto your hand. If you have to grab them from above, gently pick up with one hand around the hamster's waist and have your other hand ready to put under the hamster for support.
With the hamster standing on one hand, use your other hand to cup over the hamster. Some hamsters are more fidgety than others and may try to jump or crawl off your hand only to fall and possibly injure itself.
Do not SQUISH
Hamsters can be squashed quite easily. Be gentle while holding them.
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