Sexing Panther

[Hughesy]

Morning all, first post and looking for some advice as to the sex of our new panther chameleon.

Looking through the threads it seems that its a common question! I'll hugely appreciate your input.

Please let me know if you feel a better/additional photos are required!

Many thanks,
David

http://3a026ea0caa50a056ffd-c8417b509c6dddaf5e7fb2d22523016e.r26.cf3.rackcdn.com/20130110_220012.jpg

 

[Hughesy]

Any idea guys? If you think some additional photos would help please let me know.

 

[Cainschams]

I would like some additional photos but with just this one I would be leaning towards a female. A few more photos may let me give you a 100% for sure answer.

 

[Hughesy]

Thanks Cain, hugely appreciated.

Any particular angle? I know the focus is on the tail base area.

He/she has a red throat when displaying if that makes a difference?

 

[chameleonkev]

I second female

 

[Hughesy]

Thanks for the continued comms. This is her with her tail stretched.

Will take some shots on a decent camera tomorrow

 

[Cainschams]

Thanks Cain, hugely appreciated.

Any particular angle? I know the focus is on the tail base area.

He/she has a red throat when displaying if that makes a difference?

That angle is good. It seems like maybe a little color is coming in but its hard to tell in the photo and its not really a determining factor. I just like quite a few pics so I can give a better answer. Def no noticeable bulge on it but I like to try and base my opinion off of a couple aspects.

 

[Lancecham]

I am leaning towards female as well. A few more pics would be helpful. We shall wait until tomorrow

 

[Hughesy]

Good afternoon all,

Again, I really appreciate your advice here

Took a few shots this morning but Digit (his/her name!) didn't appreciate us poking a lens around. Photos can be found at the URL below, the first shows the underside of the tail/vent:

http://s912.beta.photobucket.com/user/dhughes1986/library/Digit

If you feel any additional angles would be beneficial, I can plug the telephoto lens in and shoot from distance.

Colour varies. Most of the time Digit is a light grey/brown with darker barring and red/green flecks.

Again, the throat is red.

Look forward to hearing from you all.

 

[Hughesy]

Good evening all,

Do you have any further insight to the above?

All the best,
David

 

[chameleonkev]

I've just had a look for you mate and from the pics I still say female

 

[Cainschams]

Yes, you have a female there. No hemipenal bulge and typical coloration of a female. Actually, really nice coloration. She is sure to be a looker!

 

[Lancecham]

I say female as well.

 

[Hughesy]

Evening all,

Huge thanks for your time and expert opinion.

All the best,
David

 

[Hughesy]

Hi all, Digit shed today and is showing more red. This can he seen in females too I assume?

i am due to pick up a male this weekend. What am looking for in a hemi penal bulge?!

All the best, David