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[petecumbrian]

i am a little confused purchased a Mitsio from a breeder

I was told Iggy was a male, however i posted a picture last night and somebody said it may be a female then somebody else has said male

i have now in my desperation read many posts on the subject and am now confused, with thicker tails indents at the base of the tail etc.
can somebody explain please what techniques you use for sexing.,,
what age do they develop genitalia.
pic below unable to take more today as he is shedding.

 

[carol5208]

Hi there! Sorry I got your confused! Sometimes sexing can be tricky and other times it can be cut and dried. The reason I made the comment was your could not see he tail well in the other pic and I thought at 14 weeks the coloring was looking more like female, but that can change in a heartbeat. Some chameleons color up quicky and others take more time. I am attaching a link from this website on how to sex panthers. It is what I go by why I try and determine one for myself. With that being said, I do think you have a male, but some of the pics make me think female also! Sorry!. There is a thing called the hemipenal bulge that the males have and that is what makes the tail look thicker. It houses the males private parts! If you trust your breeder, then go with that also. They can make mistakes on occasion, but in general know how to sex their babies. Pet stores on the other hand sometimes have no clue.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-sex-baby-panthers-33997/

 

[petecumbrian]

Thanks Carol

He was very small for his age when i collected him,
Looking at the pics myself i think there looks like a bulge just not very pronounced..
i suppose time will tell
thanks for your help and there is mo need to apologies.
Pete

 

[Trace]

FWIW I think you've got a male as well. Definitely post more pictures as he matures; Nosy Mitsio's are one of my favourites!