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does anybody have a pic of a male and/or female desert iguana and could point out how to tell the difference. I am starting to think I have two males. The new guy in the cage next to the two that I was told were both females is displaying and going after beefcake(supposedly a female). That sounds a bit odd to me, but can they be territorial towards the opposite sex or is that just not probable?

BTW sorry for the numerous questions on these des igs, this is my first time keeping them

Thanks for all the help,
Matt
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1.2.0 Desert Iguanas
1.2.1 Western Fence Lizards
2.0.7 Common Side-blotched Lizards
0.0.1 California Alligator Lizards

ok now I am really confused. Now my other "female" zoidberg and the new male in the cage adjacent were doing the territorial pushup flat-side openmouth thing. What is going on?!?!?! do I have three males and two of them just happen to get along, or do females act territorial too?

CONFUSION... AHHHH,
Matt
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1.2.0 Desert Iguanas(Dipsosaurus dorsalis)
1.2.3 Western Fence Lizards(Sceloporus occidentalis bocourtii)
2.0.7 Common Side-blotched Lizards(Uta stansburiana)
0.0.1 California Alligator Lizards(Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata)

Would it be possible to post some photos of the D. Iguanas? Head, and underside near the back legs and base of the tail. The easiest way to identify male Iguanas is by looking at the femoral pores. However, the lizard must be mature enough to be marking his turf.

Females will have the pores, but they will be much smaller. Males usually have a bit "stouter" head and neck than females as well.

A sure fire way to tell is to have the specimen probed. You might take it to a local reptile store, or a vet to have this done, if you do not know how.

Hope this helps,
-Kory