Hello ,a high temperature produces males and a low Temperature produce females, doesn`t it ?, but could you tell me how it affects , whaT `s the value of temperature that produces females and males ? ThanKs.
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Temperature and sex
comar
Nov 26, 2004 10:32 AM
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Bill Moss
Nov 28, 2004 09:58 AM
You don't say if you are talking about alligators/caimans or crocodiles so I'll give you information on both. The information comes from research of Dr. Jeff Lang.
American alligators and caimans:
Females = 82-86 deg F
Males = 90-93 deg F (note: higher temps result in gross deformities and dead embryos)
Mixed = the intermediate zone.
Crocodiles (based on five species of crocodylus):
Exclusively Females = 82-86 deg F
Predominately Females = 91-93 deg F
Predominately Males = 86-91 deg F with highest ratio at midrange.
