Toby, also called many times as Tobiko (nickname) or Toby-ness (his highness, the owners are at his mercy), is one very chilled and laid back hamster. I would say he is the most obedient and intelligent hamster we have so far.
We first saw him at the petshop alone in a big tank going about minding his own business. It was so nice to look at him at about 6 weeks old smartly taking care of himself. And so, we decided to take him home. The shop assistant initially put him back because she thought we were afraid when he started shrieking. She told us he was separated from the pack because he fought with the rest. But we saw a timid hammie who is startled from the commotion.
We still remember how he leaped like a frog when we tried to touch him. =D
Fast forward to many months later, this small little fella grew to 75g. Toby is the only one we are confident to leave him outside to free roam even when we were not home. And honestly, he behaves. =) Now, it is our time to get startled by him as occasionally he will pops beside our toes (Toby bit co-owner's toe because his legs were blocking his path, lol).
Sometimes he goes back to his cage on his own. Sometimes, we really have to pull him home because it is already 12 midnight.
Initially afraid of human touch, Toby now likes to be massaged. And he can communicate his intentions clearly, like asking for food or request to go home. Lol.
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