As you may or may not know, hamsters are prey animals, so they’re sensitive to their surroundings and stimuli as it’s their instinct to be on high alert. That said, it’s crucial to know how to wake them up in ways that won’t startle them!
Here are a few practical ways you can wake up a hamster:
- Gently blow air on your hamster’s face or body.
- Change the lighting in the room your hamster is sleeping.
- Lightly tap on the bars of your hamster’s enclosure.
- Softly speak to your hamster.
- Offer your hamster a treat.
- Make your hamster’s environment warm.
I’ll elaborate on the points mentioned above and discuss various topics, including what not to do when waking up your hamster, what to know about hamsters in hibernation, and what to do if you suspect your hamster is sleeping too much. Keep reading to learn more.
