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Legoluce · 11-18-2015, 06:24 AM

Hi everyone,

I've often browsed this forum when researching hamster related questions, but this is the first time I've signed up to post.

I have a robo hamster called Sweep who I've had 2 years in January. He is the first robo I've owned, having previously always had Syrian hamsters.

I've read many times that male robo hamsters have large testicles, but in the last week I've noticed Sweep's seem to be extremely large/hanging behind him. I can't tell if that's them fully grown, or if there is a problem I should be concerned about (or if it's not actually his testicles?!). I've never noticed them being so prominent, but I'm not sure when this started.

I haven't noticed any unusual behaviour, but he does appear to be scratching an awful lot. He kinda curls up and sits on himself and scratches away. He's a very neurotic hamster, he does not like being picked up so I find it really hard to check him over as I'm always afraid of frightening him, I had varying levels of success with taming him, depends on his mood as to how far he will let me go. I did manage to hold him last night but having no experience with robo's I can't tell if he feels normal or not.

He appears to be eating normally, running on the wheel etc, but I was going to take him to the vet on Saturday for some reassurance. I thought I'd post here in case anyone thought I needed to go urgently instead.

I have uploaded a few photos here, and would be most grateful if anyone has any thoughts on whether there might be something more concerning going on.

https://flic.kr/p/BeCYyn

https://flic.kr/p/AzEchF

https://flic.kr/p/BcpjeA

https://flic.kr/p/BbjKY1

Thanks in advance for any comments.

11-18-2015, 06:24 AM
Legoluce Newborn Pup Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: London Posts: 7	Advice please for robo hamster - swollen or normal? Hi everyone, I've often browsed this forum when researching hamster related questions, but this is the first time I've signed up to post. I have a robo hamster called Sweep who I've had 2 years in January. He is the first robo I've owned, having previously always had Syrian hamsters. I've read many times that male robo hamsters have large testicles, but in the last week I've noticed Sweep's seem to be extremely large/hanging behind him. I can't tell if that's them fully grown, or if there is a problem I should be concerned about (or if it's not actually his testicles?!). I've never noticed them being so prominent, but I'm not sure when this started. I haven't noticed any unusual behaviour, but he does appear to be scratching an awful lot. He kinda curls up and sits on himself and scratches away. He's a very neurotic hamster, he does not like being picked up so I find it really hard to check him over as I'm always afraid of frightening him, I had varying levels of success with taming him, depends on his mood as to how far he will let me go. I did manage to hold him last night but having no experience with robo's I can't tell if he feels normal or not. He appears to be eating normally, running on the wheel etc, but I was going to take him to the vet on Saturday for some reassurance. I thought I'd post here in case anyone thought I needed to go urgently instead. I have uploaded a few photos here, and would be most grateful if anyone has any thoughts on whether there might be something more concerning going on. https://flic.kr/p/BeCYyn https://flic.kr/p/AzEchF https://flic.kr/p/BcpjeA https://flic.kr/p/BbjKY1 Thanks in advance for any comments.