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Old 06-03-2019, 12:30 PM   #1
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Default Female Syrian hamster with a thick skirt??

Hiya! I’m new to this forum, and hamster owning in general as I just got my first hamster today! She’s called Trixie and she’s a long haired Syrian, really sweet and seems to be settling in well — I just have one question/concern. The staff at the pet shop said she was a female, however because she’s young (only 8 weeks) they also did say that sometimes they can’t tell for sure because the males haven’t fully developed yet, so can often be mistaken for females. I’ve done some research on long haired Syrians and have found out that the male ones have a long, thick, fluffy skirt. Trixie seems to have this skirt however she’s supposedly a female... is this possible? I’ve tried to look and see if I can tell if she’s a boy by her genitals of course but can’t see any testicles or male genitalia of any kind. I’ve attached some pictures so you can see, any help or answers would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-04-2019, 08:15 AM   #2
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The pictures arent showing but I have known a few longhaired females with a skirt. Its more common with males but still possible.
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Old 06-05-2019, 11:53 AM   #3
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Females can have a bit of a tufty mini skirt sometimes. It does vary but if it is really long and flowing all over it is likely you have a male. The photos have not been attached so maybe try again
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Old 06-05-2019, 12:36 PM   #4
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Females can have a bit of a tufty mini skirt sometimes. It does vary but if it is really long and flowing all over it is likely you have a male. The photos have not been attached so maybe try again
Sorry about the links, here are the new working ones:

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However I’ve recently found out (since posting this a few days ago as I’ve been waiting for it to get approved by a moderator) that she may actually be male because I took this picture:

https://ibb.co/fpF9z7T

Where I’m pretty sure I can see male genitals, not entirely sure though, do you think they are?
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Old 06-05-2019, 02:04 PM   #5
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Yes that is a male long haired syrian. The testicles are quite mobile and can be drawn up inside the body when cold or when unsettled. With fur that long it is definitely a male.
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Old 06-05-2019, 02:46 PM   #6
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He's a lovely looking boy in a skirt. Is Trixie going to be Tristan or Trixo or ??....or going to stay Trixie? You've got a beautiful hamster so a warm welcome to you both.
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Old 06-05-2019, 09:51 PM   #7
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He's a lovely looking boy in a skirt. Is Trixie going to be Tristan or Trixo or ??....or going to stay Trixie? You've got a beautiful hamster so a warm welcome to you both.
I think I’m going to change his name completely, I like the name Milo so I think I’ll call him that. Thanks for the help!
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Old 06-06-2019, 12:35 PM   #8
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Aw Milo is gorgeous!
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