Hamsters are one of the most popular and unpretentious pets. You can buy a hamster at almost any pet store or poultry market. Experts recommend purchasing male hamsters, as females occasionally have discharge from the genitals with a specific odor. However, an inexperienced buyer is unlikely to distinguish a male from a female without preparation.
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest and most proven method is suitable for both short-haired and long-haired hamster breeds. You just take the hamster in your arms and turn it tumble up. In the female, the distance between the openings (vaginal and anal) is much smaller than in males. In females, the distance can be only a couple of millimeters, and in males it can reach a centimeter or more.
Step 2
In addition, if you are purchasing a shorthaired hamster, it will be even easier to distinguish male from female. The fact is that even in a calm position, testicles are clearly visible in such hamsters. In females on the tummy, you can see two rows of nipples. If you buy a long-haired hamster, then you can tell the male from the female by the coat. The coat of males is always longer, and of females, the coat grows in the form of a "skirt".
Step 3
If you buy a Dzungarian breed hamster, then you will have to work hard to determine the sex. If you can't tell the sex from the holes, you can feel the hamster's tummy. In males, in the very center of the belly, a gland is felt, similar to the touch of a sore or a navel. Females have a smooth belly.
