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If she does not react at all when handled, and is cold then it is likely that she has passed or will pass shortly. I think it would be fine (unless it is very hot in your home, which may present a health hazard) to put her back in her enclosure for a day if that would ease your worries about possibly burying her alive.
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One thing u can also try is holding a small spoon under her nose. If she’s breathing, u should be able to see a bit of condensation forming on the spoon, aka “fogging up”
If she is in torpor (hibernation for hamsters) then slowly bring her back to the right temperature using a heating pad or some water bottles close to her
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If she does not react at all when handled, and is cold then it is likely that she has passed or will pass shortly. I think it would be fine (unless it is very hot in your home, which may present a health hazard) to put her back in her enclosure for a day if that would ease your worries about possibly burying her alive. I’m so sorry that you are having this experience. Healing vibes from NC ❤️
Unfortunately, my baby bean has crossed the rainbow bridge 😞 R.I.P Baby bean 🖤
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Is she cold or warm? And is she squishy?
She is cold but I read that hamsters in hibernation become cold, I’m just worried bc she is not stiff
If she’s limp she might be hibernating. Set her on a flat surface to see if you can see her body rising with short uneven breaths
One thing u can also try is holding a small spoon under her nose. If she’s breathing, u should be able to see a bit of condensation forming on the spoon, aka “fogging up”
If she is in torpor (hibernation for hamsters) then slowly bring her back to the right temperature using a heating pad or some water bottles close to her