How can you tell if your hamster is a male or female?

Answer 1

syrian males are usually more obvious, once they have reached 4 weeks they will have noticible testicels. Male Dwarves have testicels as well, but are less obvious. Also male dwarves have a scent gland down near their belly button. Female syrians, if their hair is short enough, will have noticeable nipples. These are two rows of nipples that run parallel on either side of the stomach. Female dwarves also have nipples, but are typically much smaller and harder to see. The easiest way is to tell if your hamster is a male or a female is to look at the distance between the two openings at the rear.This is the same with all hamsters Male or Female. In males the anus and penis are farther apart. In Females the anus and vaginal opening is much closer together in comparison to the male. The hamster herself shouldn't be smelly at all. Males will smell at times when they are stressed or want to mate, but not constantly. It might be a health problem, the ASPCA recommends seeing a vet with her, especially if the scent gland under her belly is crusty or looks inflamed.

Does she have a sand bath? Cleaning her once a week is too often. Once every three weeks or so is enough and always leave some of the old bedding in the cage so that she still feels at home. That way, she doesn't have to mark her territory all over again every time you clean her and she will smell less although you don't clean her as often. The toilet corner should be cleaned every few days, though.

I hope I was of some help to you. good luck. =]

Answer 2

Females have much larger eyes, males are hyperactive.