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countrygirlcolorado

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I have 2 red foots and I am so confused on their sexes! Please help! ImageUploadedByTortoiseForum1364596761.142263.jpgImageUploadedByTortoiseForum1364596773.246072.jpgImageUploadedByTortoiseForum1364596786.651332.jpgImageUploadedByTortoiseForum1364596797.700526.jpg
 
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lkwagner

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I would say #1 male, #2 female but I really have no clue lol
 

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Both have the female tail and anal scute angles. #2 has a slight concavity and may be an example of a phenomena that has been documented of female red-footeds, at least those from Brazil (often called 'cherry-heads', and I think #2 may be a Brazilian) showing some male characteristics. They are usually sexually mature and long-term captives.

There is an article about this at http://www.herpetologica.org/revespherp/vol15_2001/067-075 GUIX, F.ULLO Y MOL.pdf
 

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I'm going to say. #1 is female and Pyramiding..and all for just # 2 is male...
 
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