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The old "what sex is my axie" question...

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apryl

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this is the best back view pic I have at the mo,can anyone help? "he" is 5mnths old according to the petshop I got "him" from
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there are folds between the back legs,I cant tell if they are pre-gonads or just skin to grow into...
 
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joan

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There's lots of reflection, but there's no swelling of the cloaca as far as I can see. But it's still young. I had one that didn't reach sexual maturity until he was over a year old. And that was only because the other male in the tank was dropping spermatophores.
 
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You didn't give a clear shot of the claoca. From body shape and size I would say female.
 
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rita

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I agree. Looks like 'he' is actually a 'she'. Though a picture of it's underside would be make it easier to determine.
 
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apryl

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sorry guys,have been trying to get a decent pic for last couple of days,but no luck on the under side.will post one when i get one.thanks for comments so far
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joan

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I wouldn't bother until he gets older. At 5 months, he/she/it is definately not sexually mature yet.
 
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