....understanding NOW with these simple tips LOL. While the black spot (or spots) on either side of the vent are usually present in females, I *hear* this can occasionally fail as a reliable means of sexing. Using the coloration of the body as a guide is even less reliable. The best way I know of is to look for the row of enlarged *post-anal* scales directly behind (and aligned with) the vent slit.



--> Enlarged scales = male



Pretty obvious once you have seen them; Look for them in the photos you posted of your "boy" and you will see the difference. Never have to guess again! Probably doesn't apply to C. binctores; nothing else seems to LOL. (just kidding)



DC

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• Albert's filling out!!! - girliegirl, Wed Jun 25 10:48:31 2003
• And the offending toe... - girliegirl, Wed Jun 25 10:51:17 2003
• I don't know if I suggested this or not, but... - Johne, Wed Jun 25 13:01:06 2003
• Ya know, I don't remember you suggesting anything of the sorts... - girliegirl, Wed Jun 25 14:17:13 2003
• RE:GREAT JOB ! Awesome Albert, just looks wonderful > - eve, Wed Jun 25 10:53:21 2003
• Thanks Eve!! - girliegirl, Wed Jun 25 12:40:35 2003
• Telling Sexes - ETChipotle, Thu Jun 26 07:08:41 2003
• All Genders: Enlarge your Sexing... - DC, Thu Jun 26 08:57:11 2003