2006-07-15 08:40:12 · 11 answers · asked by clark_reid_itl 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Depends on the type and age of lizard.
Flip the lizard on it's back. Most but not all ADULT MALE lizards will have a visible swelling at the base of the tail near the cloaca (anus). With time it will be easy to tell.
Do not probe - that is a technique best left to experianced people. Do not try to "pop" the lizard - that is a technique best used for baby snakes by experianced people.
2006-07-15 10:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by carl l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am quoting this from a web site (link below):
Sexing Leopard Geckos
There is little sexual dimorphism between males and females. In general, males are more heavy-bodied than females, with broader heads and thicker necks. The best way to sex them is to look at the ventral side. Males have a V-shaped row of pre-anal pores which exude a waxy substance. Hemipenal bulges can be seen at the base of the tail of sexually mature males. Females have pre-anal "pits" - pores which are not filled nor exuding the waxy plugs. Juveniles can be sexed as early as one month of age with some degree of reliability - if you use a 10X magnifying glass.
http://www.anapsid.org/leopardgek.html
2006-07-15 09:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is a Leopard Gecko this is the best link I have. keep in mind if the gecko is only a month or so old you will not be able to tell very well. it is easy to tell by 3 -4 months old
http://www.reptilecare.com/leopardgender.htm
2006-07-15 11:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by EviL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Round up a couple of lizards and see what happens!
2006-07-15 08:44:44 · answer #4 · answered by ricardocoav 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sexing Lizards
2016-12-15 08:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just whisper in the lizard's ears "shopping" or "there is a sale at the nearby mall", if she gets excited and scurries, then she is a female for sure
2006-07-15 16:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by zzzz.. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay out a donut and a hotdog and see which one he eats first
2006-07-15 08:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by aloisec1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dinner and drinks first. Don't get ahead of yourself. lol. I realy don't know but good question.
2006-07-15 08:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by Craig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet and have it probed.
2006-07-18 20:12:31 · answer #9 · answered by retrac_enyaw03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do NOT want to know
2006-07-16 00:44:24 · answer #10 · answered by bar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋