Sexing a Panther chameleon

[Chris P]

I realise that there is no science to this and that it is very difficult to sex a baby panther chameleon, however I am looking for some advise of what I should be able to see at around 5 months of age.
Obviously one of the big give-aways is colour, but would you expect a 5 month old panther to be showing much colour or just "hints". Mine has a bit of green around the face but not much else. Occasionally we see a tinge of green on the legs and body.
I keep looking for a bulge at the base of the tail but am seeing nothing. Again is this something that develops with age or would you expect this to be obvious by now?
Finally I believe that the Rostral (above the mouth) will become more protuding with a male. Should this be evident in a younger chameleon?
I know there are lots of variables but I'm looking for general opinions / experiences. This has recently started to become more prominent and does stick out just past the upper lip.
Any tips would be very much appreciated.

 

[reptimom]

Hey Chris, If you could post a picture of your cham - focusing on the base of the tail - we should be able to help sex it for you! At months you should be seeing some color, but not always.

 

[bridgofaith]

You can post a pic if you can't determine for yourself, and we can help.

 

[sandrachameleon]

Obviously one of the big give-aways is colour, but would you expect a 5 month old panther to be showing much colour or just "hints".

There is usually a difference in colour at this age between males and females. But how noticable the colour is Depends on the animal, and also on which local of panther (some colour up sooner than others).

I keep looking for a bulge at the base of the tail but am seeing nothing. Again is this something that develops with age or would you expect this to be obvious by now?

Yes, often you will be able to see the beginnings of the tail bulge at 5 months, but but it wont be all that significant and it not uncommon to see nothing in the way of a bulge until much later. Again, depends on the animal.

I think your best bet is to post a picture here. There are several people on the forum who are very good at sexing and will likely be able to give a fairly firm determination.

 

[ShaunaLynnA]

post a a pic please and we will help

 

[Chris P]

Thanks all, I'll get some pictures tomorrow.
It's 11 at night here now so he (fingers crossed) is long asleep.
Thanks, Chris

 

[Kent67]

Actually, they can be sexed as soon as they have their little butts out of the shell. Check out this thread: https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-sex-baby-panthers-33997/

 

[Chris P]

Managed to get a few pictures this afternoon. I'm still none the wiser?
Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.
Thanks, Chris

 

[Matt1851]

Definatly a male, no doubt about it

 

[bridgofaith]

It's a male.

 

[Miss Lily]

He's a gorgeous l'il man! I am also in the UK! Where did you get him?

 

[Chris P]

Thanks all, I'm so pleased that the replies are coming back as male as I was having doubts (not that I have a clue myself).

Tiff, I got him from Ben (Chameleonden) towards the end of May. I couldn't resist him when I saw the sire.

Thanks again....