How do hamsters see males and females: a detailed guide combined with hot topics
Recently, pet raising has become one of the hot topics, especially the raising techniques of hamsters. Many novice breeders are often confused about how to tell the gender of their baby hamsters. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed guide to help you easily distinguish male and female hamsters.
1. Basic methods for distinguishing the gender of hamsters

The gender of a hamster can be distinguished mainly by observing its physiological characteristics. Here are the main differences between male and female hamsters:
| Features | male hamster | female hamster |
|---|---|---|
| Distance between genitals and anus | Farther (about 1-2 cm) | Closer (about 0.5 cm) |
| nipples | Not obvious | Obvious (visible in adulthood) |
| body shape | usually larger | usually smaller |
| behavior | More active and likes to mark territory | Relatively quiet, more sensitive during breeding season |
2. The combination of hot topics in the past 10 days and hamster breeding
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on social media about pet ownership. The following are hot topics related to hamsters in the past 10 days:
| hot topics | Related content |
|---|---|
| Healthy diet for hamsters | How to scientifically match a hamster’s daily diet |
| Hamster cage layout | Creative Designs for DIY Hamster Cages |
| Hamster gender distinction | How do novices quickly distinguish between male and female hamsters? |
| Interpretation of hamster behavior | The meaning of hamster's behaviors such as biting the cage and running on the wheel |
3. How to correctly identify the gender of a hamster
1.Preparation: Make sure the hamster is in a relaxed state to avoid stress caused by forceful grabbing.
2.observation posture: Gently pick up the hamster, let its abdomen face up, and observe the distance between the genitals and anus.
3.attention to detail: The nipples of adult female hamsters are more obvious, while the testicles of male hamsters may be visible in adulthood.
4.Record comparison: If you have multiple hamsters, you can compare and observe them to make it easier to find differences.
4. Common misunderstandings and precautions
1.Difficult to distinguish in childhood: The gender characteristics of young hamsters are not obvious. It is recommended to wait at least 3-4 weeks before trying to distinguish.
2.Avoid over-crawling: Frequently grabbing the hamster may cause it to become stressed or injured, so please handle it gently.
3.Professional help: If you cannot confirm, you can consult a pet doctor or an experienced breeder.
5. Summary
Distinguishing male and female hamsters is not complicated, but it requires patience and careful observation. Combining recent hot topics, we not only learned about the methods of gender differentiation, but also saw other interesting content in pet raising. I hope this article helps you take better care of your little hamster!
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