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mizbek69

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Okay so purchased these axolotls today and told one was male one was female and the male was a successful breeder (not that I am worried as I don't want them for that) but after some searching I am sure they are both girls? these are the best photos I could get so hope they are okay for people to tell :) First 3 are my Melanoid Copper and the last 2 are my leucistic white
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That is axies for you. ;)

If one day, you find spermatophores in your tank, you have at least one male. If you find eggs, you have at least one female. If you find fertile eggs, you have both. :)

(Actually, I haven't heard of eggs without a male in the tank. But spermatophores in my male-only tank is quite common.)
 
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I had one that we called a girl for years. Suddenly, at around 6 years old, "her" body slimmed down and He developed the pronounced vent swelling you expect from a male. So yeah, sexing is tricksy sometimes.
 
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