Species: Dwarf, Winter White

Gender: Female

Estimated Age: ~1 year

Likes: Sunflower seeds, treats, running on her wheel, acting cute

Dislikes: Being clean (she's a smelly bb but she is getting better at grooming herself)

Skippy was first identified as a screamer when she got rescued. But when I got her, she was the sweetest little bean and would stand on her 2 feet and reach her little hands out to reach for your finger. She’s very curious and would often stand in front of the cage door for treats. She absolutely loves sunflower seeds and biscotti treats. It’s a joy to watch her take it from you and sit down comfortably to eat. She also loves to run on her wheel every night!

While she is okay with hands being in her cage, she will still run away from you if you try to carry her. It’s always best to scoop her out with a taxi (aka a cup or a hideout) before playing with her. She is comfortable being on hands but will try her best to escape you and walk around the room instead. So if you hold her for too long without letting her go, she may nib at you (but it’s a smol tiny nib). It’s definitely recommended to let her free roam (if you have your room hamster-proofed) or provide her with a play pen for her to play in. She will definitely open up to you with more bonding sessions. 

Skippy used to be a dirty girl (pees on wheel, HATES sand, etc.) but she’s recently potty trained herself and stopped peeing on her wheel. Her fur has also become less greasy and she looks more like a princess now. She has a cute baby face that you won’t be able to resist!! Will you be the one to pamper this princess?

Requirements:

• At least 3 hideouts

• Lots of enrichment (toilet roll as tunnel, tissue box as hideout, etc.)

• Spacious sand bath