How can i tell the difference between and male and female Australian water dragon?

Answer 1

DO NOT ATTEMPT THE GATOR SEXING crocadilians are a completeley different order of reptilia- lizards and snakes are squatamates. the sexing is very simple for full grown specimens. first- males are larger and have a reddish orange chest coloration. the females are smaller and havecream chest coloration and a small crest, as opposed to thelarge male crest. right above the vent for males there should be a v shaped series of dots- these are femoral pores. their presance indicates male.

Answer 2

If you have a baby, you will have to wait till it's about 1 1/2 years old before you can tell them apart. All babys have characteristics of females. A good resource is www.triciaswaterdragon.com/sex.htm. This is written for the Chinese water dragon, which is a close relative, but will work for Aussies, too. You will need to know if you want to keep more than one (2 males will fight) or you have a female - they will need a place to lay eggs! Water dragon females lay eggs whether they are with a male or not. If there's no male, the eggs won't be fertile though. If you don't provide a spot to lay eggs, the female won't release the eggs and she could die. They also need extra calcium in their diet for the egg shells.

Answer 3

It's very hard to tell, but wait until it's close to 16 to 18 inches. Male properties are: -The head grows like a triangles -The spikes on the neck and back get longer -On the back, under the spikes, bone/cartilage sticks up about half an inch -There's sooooo many triangle shapes from it :P (a female has pear shapes and has a round tail)

Answer 4

seriously feel between the hip bones if you feel 2 bumps it is a male if you only feel 1 it is female.

Answer 5

you have to sex them just like crocs and gators.there is a slit near the anus and a male has a nub inside and the female does not.

Answer 6

a males chest will be orange

Answer 7

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