Hamsters are commonly seen in veterinary practice because they are very popular children's pets. They make good pets because they are generally friendly. They're small, easy to handle, only live for up to about two years, and they live solitary. OK? So I'm going to get this hamster out of the cage to examine, I just need to have a quick look at the cage. This is quite a common cage that you'll see the hamsters presented in. You get a few different types, but it's worth familiarizing yourself with the ones available-- and also how you get in them. This one's got a door here. So have a quick look to see where the hamster is. And he's in his house. OK, so actually, it might be easier just to take the lid off the cage like this. And see if he'll come out of his house. Oh, yes, it's got a bottom on it. Come on then. There we are. And what I'm going to do, is I'm going to scoop the hamster up-- just pick him up like this. And all I did there was, he was in the cage, and I just picked him up there, scooped him underneath, and just held onto him like this, gently. And just touch them reassuringly as you hold them. You don't need to squeeze them or anything, just stroke them nicely. They very rarely bite. OK. You may need to turn the hamster on his back. So you can just grasp him around the shoulders, and turn him like this. And you can have a look if you want to sex them. A bit wiggly. OK.