I've never had a hammie that was not able to be handled,patience and gentleness is the way.I have been bitten by a couple out of twelve,but they were new and babies.Once they have no fear of you they love coming out.One I had years agoa Floofy Syrian called "Tumbles" loved to run under the bed covers by my leg,then fall asleep in the crook of my knee.(not all night mind,lol).