Sexing fire sals

[aaron]

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

Thanks,
~Aaron

 

[john]

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.

 

[aaron]

The ones to which I am refering are the nominate form-Salamandra salamandra salamandra. Is it the same method as terrestris?

Thanks,
~Aaron

 

[john]

Probably when they're a bit bigger.