u/ResearcherPresent712

Hi all! I just got a hamster today (Gus 🥹) and i’m having a hard time bonding with him. I did have a rescue hamster previously and she was super friendly so this is just new for me.

Gus has been in his new set up all day and I have not bothered him because i know he needs time to adjust. I’ve just been sitting by and talking softly around him and have given him a treat by hand. He bit me once and saw my shadow while on his wheel and fully jumped off and stood up on his back legs horrified- i feel terrible.

I understand bonding takes time, and this is our first night together, but i’m just worried i’m doing something wrong/will do something wrong. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!