If your hamster bites or hides in the cage when it’s time for him to play, there are some things you can do to tame him.

When you first bring your hamster home, leave him alone and give him time to explore. Many hamsters may seem skittish or bite only because they are getting used to their new environment.

While taming your hamster, never wake him up to be handled. Choose times when he has already emerged from his shelter.

Offering treats never hurts. Every time you’re near the cage or need to replace his food or water, provide him with one of his favorite treats. Then, try placing the treat in your hand and wait for your hamster to come to you.

After some practice, your hamster won’t mind being handled because he associates your touch with a delicious treat.

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Even with their large size, some giant rabbits make excellent household pets because of their calm personality; however, there are also giant rabbit breeds that demand more careful handling. Here are some of the most popular giant rabbit breeds popularly kept as pets:

Flemish Giant

The Flemish Giant is also known as the “king of rabbits” because of its size. The average weight of adults is about 14 pounds; weights as high as 22 pounds have also been reported.

Checkered Giant

Checkered Giants are also called Giant Papillons; they possess a unique color coat pattern with their white coat and blue or black markings. They have a nervous temperament and are known to bite.

Giant Angora

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Mud turtles make ideal pets and can easily thrive both indoors and outside. The original habitats of these omnivorous turtles include sandy, wet and muddy areas.

Here are 4 popular species of mud turtles which are kept as pets:

Eastern Mud Turtle

These turtles are quite small (about 3-4 inches in size). They have an olive brown shell with no pattern and a yellow, hinged lower shell.

Mississippi Mud Turtle

They look like Eastern mud turtles except for the two, light-colored lines on either side of their head. The lines extend from the tip of the head to the shell.

Striped Mud Turtle

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