Nosy Faly - Male or Female?
- Thread starter Frizzzyy
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This is totally an opinion. I do not see male.... But I am comparing to this link http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2013/04/male-or-female-how-to-sex-baby-panther.html
Frizzzyy
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I really don’t know what I see lol. Some days this cham looks like a male and some days a female. The waiting game it is. I’m generally happy with whichever gender but I definitely would prefer a male. Thank a lot!
Yeah I understand. And when they are young you really can not base it off their colors. Females can still show some fabulous reds, teals and greens when they are babies. It can be misleading.
The sixth picture here on your arm is a really good shot... I see female. The indent is more obvious after the vent. I do not see any buldge. But baby is also really young and I am by no means a professional at telling gender.
TayloredExotics
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I think female; especially with this photo https://www.chameleonforums.com/attachments/9be5b21e-780e-455a-b210-76a7df165102-jpeg.301444/
Most of my females when younger have those circle markings, where males tend to have only vertical stripes. But I could totally be wrong!
This is my current favorite holdback female; she's always displaying circle markings
Most of my females when younger have those circle markings, where males tend to have only vertical stripes. But I could totally be wrong!
This is my current favorite holdback female; she's always displaying circle markings
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Hi!! And welcome to the forums!!
Frizzzyy
Member
Thank you!!
AmandaS
Retired Moderator
Yes, the circles are what made me think female too.
Frizzzyy
Member
Amazing. I thought females only stay brown peachy and pink kind of color. Your little lady has some really nice colors. What breed is she?
TayloredExotics
Established Member
She's an ambilobe; unfortunately, a lot of females display similar coloring as they're maturing, but usually lose them after their first receptive period. I assume it has something to do with hormones, but don't quote me on that. They can absolutely have distinct undertones or be brighter in general, but even this girl will probably become 'plainer' once mature
Frizzzyy
Member
I wish it was the other way around as it is for the males.
TayloredExotics
Established Member
Yeah, it's a little bittersweet; the girls are currently about at their most colorful, while the boys are just coming into their true colors... After 6 months or so everything changes
Frizzzyy
Member
Interesting. I figure my best bet would be to sell her (if it’s female) and purchase a male :/. I’ll just wait it out and think about it for now.
Honestly, I would do a vet exam before you look into selling.
Unfortunately where you purchased from she could have parasites or something else underlying that you wouldn't want to push off onto someone else. Definitely disclose where you purchased from too in your sale. Just my two cents. ❤
Frizzzyy
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A huge shoutout to backwaterreptiles who sent me the wrong preference and now I’m in this situation lol. Thanks for the advice, I’m already working on getting a visit
