Denzel

[Denzel]

I recently introduced Denzel to you all yesterday, however I have a question.

The pet shop had him listed as a Male Syrian, but due to his colour and long skirt I cannot tell myself, is there an easier way to see? He is still a little jumpy with the handling.

Thanks

[Bunsey]

you've answered your own question there. it's definately a male as females don't have a long skirt :lol:

[Denzel]

Thanks, I'm learning new stuff daily.

I have owned 4 other Syrian hamsters but have never really found out what sort they are or what colour.

[pophammy]

Yes, as Bunsey said longhaired males have a very long skirt of fur round their back end which longhaired females don't. They tend to be more fluffy all over, but sometimes have small 'tufts'!

[Denzel]

Thought you may like a better pic of him, he is quite a character and is now used to me handling him.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm28/chellerichards/Denzel.jpg

[sammys/mum]

Awww, he is really gorgous! I would love to have a LH Syrian!

[pophammy]

He is gorgeous, but I'm not sure if he actually is a he, as I can't see the 'skirt' of a male from that photo.

Here is our Longhaired male, Napoleon, modelling his skirt!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/Pophammy/pics/h6.jpg

Male hamsters normally have very noticable testicles at their rear under the tail, especially when they feel hot! :lol: :oops: You can see how to tell the difference between male and female hamsters here:
http://www.hamstercentral.com/user.php? ... ticle&a=59 (http://www.hamstercentral.com/user.php?action=viewArticle&a=59)

[Denzel]

souffle seemed to think it would grow to a full skirt, but check out the picture under my introduction post and let meknow what you think.
Thans

[pophammy]

I see he does have a small skirt, which if he is a young hammy will likely grow bigger. I think the only way to know for sure is to get a look at his underside!

Regardless of whether he is a he or a she he is gorgeous and I'm sure will be well loved!

[Denzel]

Well I have come to the conclusion that Denzel is a girl and have now had to rename her Denzelle.

There are definately no male bits and the skirt has not materialised.

She also smells a lot mre.

[Spuds Mum]

well Im sure she is happy with you calling her a girl - especially if she always knew she was one!
Denzelle is a lovely name for a lovely girlie hamster - it sounds very exotic :wink:

[Maisydae]

i had no idea that it was only males that had skirts! And i thought i'd learnt it all... :D