How To Sex Sub-Adult T. Quadricornis

[jajeanpierre]

In a couple of weeks, I'll be picking up my wc "farmed" sub-adult male Trioceros quadricornis.

I have bought a male, but I want some guidance so that when I look at him and choose him from the group, I'll be able to recognize that I am in fact getting a male.

I know very little about the species and am very much a novice, although I am getting some advice from Bill Strand of DragonStrand and Laurie of this forum.

Thanks.

 

[DeremensisBlue]

Sexing juvenile quads

You'll be able to tell a male by the nose horns (females do not have horns). It takes a little while for horns to show up, but you don't want to be selecting such a small individual from an import anyways. In this particular case, select one with some nose horns (they'll be small, but obvious) and you'll be fine.
Bill

 

[laurie]

You can always text pictures to Bill or I. You know we are here to help.

 

[jajeanpierre]

You can always text pictures to Bill or I. You know we are here to help.

I might do that Laurie. I told the store owner I wanted the biggest they had. I'll stop in the store Tuesday and find out a bit more about the group that mine is coming out of--what age range they are likely to be. I'll have a look at their size, too.

Thanks for all your help.