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The surest way to tell whether a hamster is male or female is by looking at the anogenital distance. This is the distance between the genital openings (penile opening in male hamsters; vaginal and urinary openings in females) and the anus. This distance is much shorter in females than males.
- Is a boy or girl hamster better?
- Which hamster is more friendly?
- Are male Syrian hamsters more aggressive?
- Are female or male hamsters bigger?
- Do male hamsters smell more than females?
- What age is appropriate for a hamster?
- What type of hamster is best for beginners?
- How do you pick a good hamster?
- Should I get a Syrian or dwarf hamster?
- Do female Syrian hamsters smell?
- Do female hamsters go in heat?
- Can male and female Syrian hamsters be in the same cage?
- What is a fancy hamster?
- How often should you clean hamster cage?
Is a boy or girl hamster better?
Males are generally friendlier and less aggressive than females. If you're wanting to handle your hamster often, then males are a better choice. They're a better option for children also, who are more likely to trigger a female hamster's aggression or territorial behaviors.
Which hamster is more friendly?
Which hamster is the friendliest? The Syrian hamster is the friendliest hamster species towards humans. But if you're looking for a hamster species that is friendly towards their owners and other hamsters the best choice is the Russian dwarf hamster.
Are male Syrian hamsters more aggressive?
The most common type of hamster is the Syrian, which aren't very sociable creatures, at least when it comes to other hamsters. Female Syrian hamsters generally are more aggressive than males and will fight with cage mates, so never keep them together, according to "DHEA in Human Health and Aging." Male Siberian ...
Are female or male hamsters bigger?
Females are usually larger than males, but both genders are extremely solitary and territorial, so will need to be kept on their own after the age of five weeks old. Female Syrian hamsters tend to be smellier than males, mainly when they go into heat (which is every few days).
Do male hamsters smell more than females?
Dr. Kling says hamsters' scent glands are also known as flank glands or hip spots. "The scent glands are more prominent in males than females.
What age is appropriate for a hamster?
I would usually recommend a kid that is age 9 or up. Young children really don't know how hard to squeeze and let me tell ya, most kids (including me when I was a kid) like to hold things very hard. Hamsters are super delicate animals and such hard squeezes from a kid can seriously injure them, possibly kill them.
What type of hamster is best for beginners?
Syrian hamsters are the best choice for a child's first hamster, as they are larger than other hamster breeds. However, Syrians are notoriously territorial, so in the name of hammy happiness and safety, have only one per cage.
How do you pick a good hamster?
Hamsters should be bright and curious in attitude and never lethargic. This can be a bit hard to judge in a nocturnal animal like a hamster, but with attention—and perhaps some very gentle prodding—a hamster should wake up and seem to be inquisitive about what is happening. Observe how the hamster reacts to people.
Should I get a Syrian or dwarf hamster?
Syrian hamsters are the friendlier of the two hamster breeds. They have sweet personalities, are easy to handle, and rarely bite. Dwarf hamsters, meanwhile, are more easily startled and are more prone to nip. If you have small children, getting a Syrian hamster is probably the better choice.
Do female Syrian hamsters smell?
Some owners of young, female Syrian hamsters notice a strong, acrid and downright musky smell coming from their hamster at times. ... This signifies that they are ready to breed and can make itself known through a variety of behavioral changes and, yes, a pretty bad odor.
Do female hamsters go in heat?
When a female hamster is in season to breed her estrous cycle spans four days. Every fourth day between sunset and sunrise she will be in heat and receptive to mating. She will be more receptive later in the night.
Can male and female Syrian hamsters be in the same cage?
No. They are extremely territorial animals and keeping 2 hamsters together would lead to a fight to the death of one hamster over their home, especially Syrian hamsters, the most common hamster pet. You can keep the smaller breed of hamsters in pairs, but only if they're the same gender.
What is a fancy hamster?
Fancy Hamsters are a sub-species of Syrian Hamsters. Syrian Hamsters are the largest hamster types and are also known as Teddy Bear Hamsters or Golden Hamsters. Exotic Pets & More carries Black Bear Hamsters, Calico Hamsters, Dalmatian Hamsters, and Polar Bear Hamsters.
How often should you clean hamster cage?
Your hamster's habitat should be deep and thoroughly cleaned at least once every month. Place your hamster in a safe, temporary habitat, such as a critter carrier while you perform your deep clean.
