where should I get my hamster from?

My advice is to adopt a hamster from a rescue centre. This gives abandoned hamsters a second chance, which is a very good thing to do. You can go on the RSPCA website and look at hamsters up for adoption in your area.

Pets At Home aren't very reputable for selling healthy animals. In fact, any pet you by from a pet store will most likely not have been handled before, so taming them may take a little longer. Saying that, all of my hamsters have come from Pets At Home. My first one had the most adoring personality ever. Another one lived until he was 4.5 years old, and was such a dopey little boy. The average age for Pets At Home hamsters seems to be 2.5 years old, perhaps shorter/longer based on the individual and whether their needs are 100% met. :)

There are a lot of reputable hamster breeders on Preloved, so if you can, find someone on there who breeds hamsters of good health. This will ensure a longer lifespan and a happier hamster who will not fear human contact. :)

I would definitely get one from a breeder or a shelter like RSPCA they will be used to handles and will probably have lower health risks when adopting one you need to know how to hold one of course when going to look at one ask to hold it and see if it suits you if it is active or if it just relaxes hope i helped!! ;) good luck getting ur hamster