Um, that is actually a sign of a neurological condition called 'Stargazing.' It's apparently akin to a tic? Either way I hope that owner spoke with a vet because that little guy is not okay.
I wondered about that. Heard about Japanese Waltzing Mice.
There are too many hamsters in that cage, so it's probably a pet shop or breeder. If I've read the correct information, stress can exacerbate the condition if it's hereditary. If it is a pet shop, they might want a cute little backflipper to help sell the rest. If it's sick, then probably there's a hungry snake in the hamster's future.
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Date: 2016-03-29 04:24 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-03-29 01:22 pm (UTC)The hamster is not broken.
The hamster has learned how to do a trick.
Over and over and over and over again.
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Date: 2016-03-29 06:47 pm (UTC)OOOO new trick, do I need the bowl for it? hmm better from the bowl weeeeeeee flip-flip-flip-flip
Adorable, brightened my day :D
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Date: 2016-03-29 11:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-03-31 04:35 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-03-31 11:23 pm (UTC)There are too many hamsters in that cage, so it's probably a pet shop or breeder.
If I've read the correct information, stress can exacerbate the condition if it's hereditary.
If it is a pet shop, they might want a cute little backflipper to help sell the rest. If it's sick, then probably there's a hungry snake in the hamster's future.