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Does anyone have any belly pictures they can post of a male vs. a female saharan?

We have a male (I believe, based on coloration), and would like to get a second one (of the opposite sex). But I have seen several pictures of very brightly colored females also, and want to confirm.

I can post his pictures later. Was just wondering if there were any ways to tell conclusively what his sex is, without relying on color.

Thanks in advance!

There's various pictures available if you search through the photo libraries.

Coloration seems to be a pretty good indicator with the occasional exception. My males are bright in color, highly saturated, whiel the females are all dull and desaturated. A marbled belly has been argued as a clear indicator of a male and a white belly a female, but one of my males does have a white belly (sold as a female) so I'd keep an open mind in that department.

Physically, the males have had wider more triangular heads with more "stuff" going on in the cheeks. Pores are a little different with males a little more substantial, but these are relative things and also variable.
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2.3.0 uromastyx geyri (Saharan/Nigerian)
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1.3.0 uromastyx ornata (Ornate)
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