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05-16-2017, 11:49 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Darlington UK
Posts: 43
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Strange pose when stroked
We are gradually getting her used to us and now we are able to put our hand in the cage and stroke her gently, and when we do she lifts her tail upwards and arches her back downwards, somewhat like a cat. And when we stop she stays frozen in the position for a brief time. Is that a sign she enjoys it or is it fear?
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05-16-2017, 11:57 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
Posts: 28,189
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Re: Strange pose when stroked
It is the posture a female adopts when she is in season and ready to mate. It is called standing. Female syrians come in to heat every 4th night and it is a protective mechanism for the males to allow mating. Usually they would fight on meeting but the stand and trance like status allows mating to occur. Some females will adopt the stand by any pressure on the back or a stoke when in heat. You may smell a musky smell from her too!
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05-17-2017, 12:05 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Darlington UK
Posts: 43
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Re: Strange pose when stroked
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Originally Posted by souffle
It is the posture a female adopts when she is in season and ready to mate. It is called standing. Female syrians come in to heat every 4th night and it is a protective mechanism for the males to allow mating. Usually they would fight on meeting but the stand and trance like status allows mating to occur. Some females will adopt the stand by any pressure on the back or a stoke when in heat. You may smell a musky smell from her too!
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Ah. So best not to continue then!
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05-17-2017, 02:56 AM
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Hamster Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Re: Strange pose when stroked
Souffle, thank you for that interesting info about the females posture. This is why I love this forum.
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05-17-2017, 04:13 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posts: 3,348
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Re: Strange pose when stroked
I always call it "tail-uppies" as I remember Souffle calling it that too  and this cute little song by Souffle's daughter:
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Originally Posted by souffle
(To the tune of I'm a little Teapot)
I'm a little flagpole short and stout
Here's my tail and here's my snout
When you see my flagpole hear me shout
I'm ready for mating so don't hang about!
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05-17-2017, 04:22 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
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Re: Strange pose when stroked
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Originally Posted by Stealers Wheel
Ah. So best not to continue then!
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No I'd keep stroking her and getting her used to it then. Lift and lay her down again. It's nothing to worry about. It's just a natural response to the pressure on the back. It's the best way to get them to stay still for more than 2 seconds!
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05-17-2017, 08:28 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Darlington UK
Posts: 43
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Re: Strange pose when stroked
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Originally Posted by souffle
It's the best way to get them to stay still for more than 2 seconds!
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You're not wrong there! 😂
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05-17-2017, 05:48 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Midwestern USA
Posts: 163
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Re: Strange pose when stroked
Oh, wow, Beatrix does this too, and I thought she was trying to sneak away from me! I learn so much here!
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