When having or adopting a pet hamster, having this question answered is important. That’s why, I’m here to do you a favor.
Find the right time for your pet hamster
The best time is when your pet hamster is awake and relaxed. Do not do it when they’re nervous or asleep. If you bother them, they could bite you.
Well, the best way is to place it in your hands and play with it a bit before taking the test. These animals do not like to be on their backs, so it is important that they feel comfortable and do not want to escape. When they’re ready, take a look at the bottom and back of their body.
Anticipate a possible fall
Your pet hamster may be bothered or upset by what you are doing and may fall. Just in case it happens, put a pillow or padded box under them so they don’t hurt themself. In the event of a fall, try not to make it as traumatic as possible so that you don’t get nervous.
The proper way to hold your pet hamster is as follows: place the palm of one hand under its body, to support its tummy. With your other hand, grasp it from the loose skin just above the shoulder blades; that is to say, by the nape of the neck, as mothers take their young. In this way, you will control their head well. And they will not be able to bite you.
Prepare the position for the exam
Place your pet hamster on its back, making sure to have a good grip on its back. Now is the time to observe: a good indication of whether a hamster is male or female is size; it will be especially easy if you have several hamsters.
By The physicist
Other differences between the sexes
If the size option does not clarify it, to find out if a hamster is male or female, look at its back. Males have it elongated and pointed, while that of females is more rounded.
Look at the underside of the hamster, in the area attached to the tail. This will be easier if they have already reached sexual maturity, which occurs around 35 days.
Difference of sex between pet hamsters
If when observing its belly and the area of ​​the tail you find 6 pairs of breasts, it is a female. If you see testicles (if there are you will see them, they are quite prominent), then it is a male.
Dwarf hamster species have a scent gland in that area as well . It is very visible, yellow and is in the navel area. If you don’t see it, your hamster has not yet reached sexual maturity.
