Hamsters are somewhat nocturnal so they naturally sleep throughout the day and get active at night – the complete opposite of your schedule. Don’t waken your hamster during the day since this may startle him and cause him to be aggressive. Instead take advantage of the few hours of awake time during the day and the time before you get to bed to play with your hamster and tire him out. When it is time for you to go to sleep, make sure there are plenty of toys to play with quietly while you are sleeping. If the exercise wheel squeaks, make adjustments to it or lubricate it so it is quiet. Plastic enclosures or fish tanks muffle your hamster’s sounds better than a wire cage. If all else fails, move your hamster’s cage to a place in your home where his nighttime antics won’t disturb those trying to sleep. Learn more from your Lakewood Ranch, FL veterinary clinic.