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Sex deterination of Mediterranean Gecko (house gecko)

alethe2 Jun 11, 2004 02:26 AM

Recently I caught two Mediterranean Geckos also known as house gecko and Hemidactylus turcicus. I want them to breed, the dilemma is I don’t know If its two males or two females or one of each. Can someone please help me.

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thekidgecko Jun 11, 2004 10:56 AM

A male will have two hemipenal bulges at the base of their tail. Just above the vent will also be a v shaped row of pre-anal pits. Females will lack the bulges but can have a slight indication of the pits or pores. The males also have stockier heads and necks.

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