2007-01-14 07:15:24 · 6 answers · asked by b00ksmartz 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Ha! I knew it would come in handy! It's not a lump, it's an alligator penis, but yeah, for 100% determination whether a gator is male or female, you go feeling around for what you're looking for. BUT.......
Female gators typically top out at about 7 feet or so, males are the ones that get huge. Bone structure and muscle build is much larger in a male than in a female, basically males have bigger skulls and look more "masculine".
Not that I am encouraging anyone to pick up an alligator, but typically, when a gator over 4 feet long or so is picked up, if it is a male.... hmmm... how to put this politely.......... things don't necessarily stay nicely packed.... i think that'll do.
2007-01-14 15:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's something to ask at Steve Irwin's Australian Zoo? But for a straight answer, no!
2007-01-14 07:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Nintendo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I saw on "Dirty Jobs," you stick your finger in the cloaca to see if there is a penis in there.
2007-01-14 07:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by Nicole B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not easy and is very gross,but you put your fingers up their rectum and feel for a lump,if there isn't a lump it's a girl!
2007-01-14 07:18:53 · answer #4 · answered by BULL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick around and see if it lays eggs.
2007-01-14 07:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question..
2007-01-14 07:17:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋