31 Days Of May

[fluffymunchkins]

Originally Posted by lykame

I can't say this with 100% certainty because obviously hamsters can have red eyes, but for those of you who are only seeing red eyes in your hamsters with a camera flash and lights pointing towards them, you're possibly seeing their red reflex. This is a reflection of the light off their retina and certainly in humans and dogs this appears red. This is why in some photos of you/friends/family eyes will appear red if the light and angle is right. It's not that their actual eye is red.

I believe in cats this reflex is yellow, and so I can't say definitely that's what you're seeing, but it was striking how everyone is saying with camera flashes!

From my experience, only my red eyed hamster appears with red eyes on photos. All black eyed hamsters appear with black eyes when flash is used also.
Carriers of the 'white-bellied' gene can be identified by their eyes, which shine with a bright-red glint when a strong light is shone into them. So these hamsters should appear with red eyes on photos when their eyes are black.

Its really interesting about the red reflex (never knew why that happened) So it does make me wonder whether this is the case for hamsters or its Wh carriers.

Sorry Erin, bit of a thread hijack! The tank looks lovely, did you make the shelving bit? x

[Erin Loves Dwarf Hamsters]

That's no problem FM I am actually really interested in the red/black eye conversation as to be honest I have no idea what colour Fatty's eyes are! I used to say red, then black now I am just unsure so I go with black because of his dark ears which makes black more likely
And yes I did make the shelves, they were actually a climbing frame for Fatty that I made from Jenga but it wont fit in his cage any more so I thought Pippy would appreciate it for a bit

May 30th! Since tomorrow is this threads last day I thought tonight I would spoil you all with photos of the Professor!

Ain't I a cutie?!



Omnom smells like oranges!


Shhh...if I keep really still she wont see me...


Go awaaaaay mum!


Hey? Can you hear that?


Oh my whiskers... there's something behind me, isn't there?

[Humphrey Furball]

PFF is so handsome! I love the one with the candle, his ickle face is just so cute!

[Erin Loves Dwarf Hamsters]

Hello dragon!


There is lots of sniffing to be done!





Oooh... I'm pretty!


Wow.... it's sooooo dark out there!

[Charley101]

Love the Fatty and dragon stand off

[Pompompoms]

How has the month passed so quickly???? I'm looking forward to the grand finale tomorrow

[gutterglitterxx]

Yay! Always excited for Fatty. xx

[Erin Loves Dwarf Hamsters]

May 31st!
So May has finally come to its end and today is the last time I will be posting photos on this thread I hope you all enjoy them and thank you for letting my share my Hamily with you this month. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!
Today's photos are of my six dwarf hamsters!

Thistle-Bear Sapphy








Kiku Chisanna Hana





Many More Photos To Come!

[Erin Loves Dwarf Hamsters]

....Continued from above.
Jení Amai Hana & Truffle Crème, 'Prince' of Bobtails

[Erin Loves Dwarf Hamsters]

...Continued from above.
Princess Pippy Tiptoes