Robo Dwarf Hamster Care

Every once in a while your hamster might decide to "make a break for it" and escape his cage. When this does happen you need to be prepared for it. Here are some suggestions to help you capture your hamster if this happens.

One way that you can capture your pet hamster is by using a can or small box. Just make sure to place it quickly over the top of him. This might be bothersome to you since you have to chase down your hamster. If this is the case and it seems more troublesome then you could also use a bath towel or hand towel. Simply throw this over your hamster and then very quickly roll him up in it.

You can make your own homemade trap to catch your hamster. You will need a large coffee can or small bucket or a deep plastic box of sorts. You will also need something to use for a ramp. This could be a piece of wood, screen mesh, plastic or cardboard even.

Next you will take the container that you chose, place the ramp you chose and tilt it against the container. Next bait the trap and the ramp leading up to the container. Also place treats in the container itself. Your hamster will use his sense of smell to follow the treats you placed as bait. He will climb up the ramp eating the treats and will also follow them right down into the container. Since the container has slick sides with nothing for your hamsters feet to gain good footing on, he will be unable to get out of the trap.

If you chose a trap as the way to catch your hamster don't be surprised if you catch him/her in late evening. Evening is when your hamster is usually more active and will be "out and about". Most hamsters will sleep during the day and will "hide" from you. Whatever type of trap you decide to use you'll want to check it several times during the day.

Possibly even get up during the night and check as well. Once you've caught your little "escapee" you will be hungry as well as thirsty. After catching him be sure and check him over good for any signs that he may have gotten hurt while he was out.