Sexing Rhampholeon temporalis.

[johnnyev]

Hi all.
Never sure if i'm posting this in the right section tbh. As it does say pygmy enclosures in the heading. But as everything pygmy related seems to be here, thought i'd put it where someones likely to see it.

These are my two temporalis, was sold as a sexed pair, but i have no real idea of the true sex of either. Does appear that one in pic 2 has thicker tail base & slight bulge, but not 100% sure i'd say i can see it's a male. Both have been housed together since i got them back in october 2013. Both WC & nearly doubled in size since i first got them. Did have a trio, but lost one a few days after settling in. Never seen any aggression between either, but have never seen any courtship behaviour either. Anyone have any opinions on sex of either?

 

[Chris Anderson]

Those are both females unfortunately. The tail base is very much enlarged in male R. temporalis. In the following article, if you scroll down to the Rh. temporalis section, there is a photo of a male that clearly shows how large the tail base is in males: http://www.chameleonnews.com/07FebHildenhagen.html

Chris

 

[johnnyev]

Ha ha! Yes can see it now & i have that info saved in my favourites already too??
Could be why they both get on living together ok being females. Will have to get me a male now, lol!

Thanks for replying so quickly Chris... Much appreciated!