determining the sex of amystoma in the larval stage

[RG]

Hello, a week ago I asked whether a method is already being used for sex determination of Ambystoma salamanders in the larval stage. I am not receiving a response to this. I am now assuming that there is no interest in this or that a method already exists. Kind regards, Ruud.

 

[wolfen]

because the larva are still growing (including axolotls up to adult size) it is difficult to use the normal clues towards what their sex is ie.. enlarged genitalia, body length, tail length, torso shape etc..

 

[RG]

No, it is very simple to determine the sex of a young animal in its larval stage. I have stopped this hobby but still wanted to share the knowledge about sex determination. It is not the first time that no one responds to a similar message. The problem is that everyone is convinced that it is impossible. Now, another similar reaction. I will post this on YouTube eventually. For now, a missed opportunity.

 

[wolfen]

if you have a tried and tested method of sexing ambystoma larva prior to adult hood (not including aquatic ambystoma that reach adult hood whilst in larval stage) it would be a useful bit of information so as to prevent future accidental breeding or to allow for pairing.

 

[JM29]

Hi Ruud,

I'm afraid I don't fully understand your post.
The 2 possibilities I see :

1 - you are convinced it's possible to determinate sex on caudates larvae but you haven't yet a method ?

2 - you have a method (with data, failure rate...) but you don't want to share it in this forum ?

 

[Niels D]

I don't think it's because people aren't interested. If you ask if there's a method, as you wrote in this thread, people will think you have a question, instead of wanting to share knowledge. I couldn't find your original post though.