Male Nosy Be?

[Nosybe]

I am new to this forum but have been using it as an information tool for a long time. I currently have one adult male veiled and a 7 week old panther. I had a male nosy be panther who died 3 years ago before I got my veiled, and I decided to get another panther I am wondering the sex of baby panther. When I bought him from the breeder he was the largest one of the clutch by far, and the breeder said that this was a good indication of a male. I am not so sure. (S)He eats like a champion and is very active. I am keeping him in a small 5 gal. tank until he is large enough to go into a screen enclosure. Any thoughts on the sex?Pics soon.

 

[Nosybe]

Here at 6 weeks.

 

[jannb]

6 weeks is so young. He/she's a real cutie!!!!

 

[lbesok]

I would guess female because of the markings and orange colloration.

 

[Surfrat]

I agree on it being female, but she is so little. I really don't think these should be sold at such a young age!

 

[Nosybe]

A funny thing happened a few days ago. He saw his reflection in the glass and turned dark blue and hissed at it. I put a fake plant on the other side of the glass now so he can't see himself and he has been fine since. Territorial already? He has also grown almost half an inch in two weeks.

 

[beeze]

We can all give you tips on keeping your little nosy healthy is you'll answer these questions for us.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.

 

[Psi]

You would need a pic of it fired up some to really determine.

Looks pretty dark at resting though so it's really a guess from that pic.

 

[Sang]

I think i am going to say male for some reason on this one.

 

[Pure]

It's really hard to call it at this age and at the angle of the pic. I would also really question the ethics of a breeder willing to sell a panther this young. Perhaps you should let us know who this person is.

he was the largest one of the clutch by far, and the breeder said that this was a good indication of a male.

This is also a bunch of BS. All the size indicates is who hatched first. It has very little to do with male or female.

I think this breeder told you what you wanted to hear to make the sale, further putting into question his/her ethics.

 

[Nosybe]

Thanks for the input, it's really appreciated. I will take some more pics of him today while I clean his enclosure. His throat is red when he is exited, does this usually mean a female in Nosy Be's?

 

[Sang]

to me that doesn't really mean anything.

when they are little there colors will change so much in just a few days.

 

[Surfrat]

Just take a good look / photo of his/her package area! See how it tapers to the tail.

 

[Nosybe]

Here he is at about 7 weeks. He can change from dark blue to grey to light brown to almost white.

 

[Nosybe]

Heres some more pics.

 

[Nosybe]

And another.

 

[tkilgour]

wow...from your last 3 pictures it is very hard to tell. From the first picture I would have guessed a male. However, the next two pics look like females. Good luck!

 

[Warrix642]

That's a female.

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

I agree on female

 

[jadeaudio]

I never had a Panther that young before. Can it eat crickets already? Like small crickets and not pinheads? I was thinking about buying a 2 to 3 month old because of the price, but only if it can eat small crickets.