Hi I need your help

[SarahBee]

I was hoping someone may be able to tell me if this looks like a problem. I’m worried about my hamster. I’ve only had him about 1 month and he is active at night, and when I take him out, eats fine, he seems fine but this doesn’t look normal to me. It looks swollen around his male parts. Is this normal?

 

[Daisy]

It looks like you have a Chinese hamster.

This is totally normal for a male Chinese. They have very large male parts, and it can be a shock when you first see them. I would assume he's maturing and that's why you've noticed it now.

 

[SarahBee]

Oh gosh, that’s a great relief. Thank you . I’m not sure when they mature but I was told he’s atleast a year because the store had him 8 months

 

[SarahBee]

And yes, I knew he’s a dwarf but now I remember the tag said “ Chinese dwarf “

 

[Daisy]

Oh gosh, that’s a great relief. Thank you . I’m not sure when they mature but I was told he’s atleast a year because the store had him 8 months

He might be feeling a bit warm. That can make their testes pop out sometimes. It's nothing to worry about

 

[Maz]

What a lovely little Chinese hamster Male Chinese are quite notorious for having large protruberences! So as Daisy says, it's perfectly normal. But now we know it's a Chinese hamster, it helps with cage recommendations So I'll go back to your other thread ...........

 

[Hammie Heart]

Yes, their protuberances can grow to be quite large on male Chinese Dwarfs. My L. Bear himself has ones that I'd estimate two of his heads fitting in! You might've noticed now because he's getting older, and as he's growing, they'll have to grow with him.

Bottom line, you've got nothing to worry about.

 

[SarahBee]

Thank you all for easing my mind about this!

 

[Hammie Heart]

You are welcome, anytime!