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Question re sexing death adders?

Bob H Jan 06, 2004 06:41 AM

I have two three year old cb death adders and both probe only 2-3 sub-caudal scales. I guess females but would like some support! Thanks in advance for you help!

Replies (2)

rayhoser Jan 07, 2004 04:39 AM

1/ You are right.
2/ Males are also easily sexed as adults by the fact that their tails are much larger and thicker.
3/ The same applies for most if not all other Australian elapids.
4/ Good photos showing tails of both sexes are in my book "Australian Reptiles and Frogs".
ALL THE BEST
Death Adder sites at:
http://www.smuggled.com/addsit1.htm

Death Adders Sites

rayhoser Jan 07, 2004 04:44 AM

See the photo here of mating Death Adders and note the larger tail in the male on top.
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mATING BEHAVIOUR OF dEATH aDDERS

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