Sexing

xD_Richard · Apr 26, 2008

I want to know what sex are my lizards how I determine that? Could someone please help me I really want to know so I could name them. :shock:

JEFFREH

00luke00 · Apr 27, 2008

Hello, welcome to the forums!

Here is something taken from our sticky at the top of this forum, hope it helps!

When sexing anoles, there are right and wrong ways to do it. There are many misconceptions and myths about sexing anoles.
Wrong Ways
Dewlap test. It is said that only males have dewlaps. This is totally incorrect. Both males and females have dewlaps. The males is more colorful and vibrant that the female’s dewlap.
The White stripe test. It is said that only females exhibit the white stripe going down an anoles back. This is a false statement. Both Males and females may exhibit this line known as the mid-dorsal stripe. Most juvenile anoles have the white stripe but most males lose it as they mature. This is not always the case though. Some males DO show the white stripe (like my male green anole) and to make it even more complicated, some females never show a white stripe.
Head Shape test. It is said that males have a larger head than females. This statement is partially true. Most males do have a proportionally larger head than females but it does not help identify immature anoles. It is overall, variable between sexes.

Right ways
Post anal scale test. It is said that male anoles have two parallel post anal scales on the underside on their tail. This is a very reliable test. Males have two enlarged scales near the vent of the anole, at the base of his tail. You may need magnification for this.
Hemiphenal bulge test. Mature males have two identical bulges near the base of the tale to keep the his reproductive organs
Veterinarian test. This is the most accurate test. Get a reptile specialized vet to determine the sex of your anole.
Brown anoles are much easier to sex though. The two sexes can be distinguished easily by their difference in coloration. Females have a diamond shaped pattern running along her back while males have irregular splotches or patterns on his body.
Here is a picture of post anal scales on a male green anole:

*The post anal scales are colored differently to help distinguish. They are not purple naturally.

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