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Female/Male Size difference

nevermore Jul 21, 2004 12:43 AM

I've read that males get larger than female Eastern Indigos. But what kind of difference are we talking here?

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Carmichael Jul 21, 2004 07:18 AM

Yes, males are generally longer and a bit huskier than females and overall, have a larger looking appearance. My largest male is over 7' but my heaviest male is a tad over 6.5' but still growing and is a real monster. I have a female that is over 6.5' and at first glance, could easily be mistaken for a male. As animals go, there are always exceptions and a large female couperi is quite an impressive sight. Rob

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation (IL)

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