Sexing fire sals

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At what size or age is it possible to sex fire salamanders?

Thanks,
~Aaron
 
Depends on the subspecies. For Salamandra s. terrestris, in my experience it can be done reliably about 12 cm. Mainly by build - females are more robust/chunkier.
 
The ones to which I am refering are the nominate form-Salamandra salamandra salamandra. Is it the same method as terrestris?

Thanks,
~Aaron
 
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