How to sex an axol?

[deathbydisco]

i have two axols, and i was wondering how u tell if they are male or female. i took some pics but im not sure you can tell from these shots...

 

[mary]

It's a bit hard to tell from the photo's but I think they might both be female. Have a look at http://www.caudata.org/axolotl/physiology.htm at the bottom of this page it has really good pictures of male and female and it tells you how you can tell the difference. It's pretty easy once you know how.

 

[andre]

Hi,

The male has very visible testicles located on each side of his rear legs. If you look at your Axi from an angle, you'll notice the difference straight away. ... The female has no such protuberance.

Try to compare yours with the pic of a male posted by 'Cavasta' (10:24) on this thread : http://www.caudata.org/forum/messages/793/18646.html?1091170835

Here's a pic of a male and a female of mine

(Message edited by jamc on July 30, 2004)

 

[katy]

if these axies are more than about 7 inches, i'd say they're female.

 

[mik]

Check out the photos I put in the photo section - I think it's called Axolotl Gender.

I agree with Katy, they look like females to me.

The swollen cloaca like Tweaks in the photos is very obvious.

 

[mary]

How big are they? More than 15cm (6 inches?)