Male or female?

[Monkeys563]

I currently have 6 baby Leo's, they r almost 3 months old and so tiny but some of them already have two bulges like a male and some don't. One on them I can even see little pores if I look close. So is it really just too early to tell or just hard to tell.
Another unrelated question. Is it ok if one is walking on his ankle? He hatched like that and it doesn't seem to bother him at all, will it cause any future problems?



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[indyana]

Sometimes, males can be sexed quite early. Sexing as female when young can be unreliable though, as some males are late bloomers.

Walking on ankles is normally a sign of calcium deficiency. It's a bit difficult to say without a picture. I suppose he could also have a birth defect.

 

[Monkeys563]

Alright thanks.


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[DrCarrotTail]

Ventral shots of their vent areas would be needed to determine if they are males or females. Sometimes it's quite hard to tell before they're 20g but for the most part you should be able to with a clear look or picture. I agree that walking on ankles sounds like MBD. Make sure all their food is dusted with calcium and there is a bowl of pure calcium in their tank 24/7 that they can snack on if they need extra.

 

[Monkeys563]

I'm just going to have to wait and see what happens. They were apparently all temp sexed female but their temp spiked, they are jumpy little ones and won't hold still for much. The first day I got them they all ate a bunch of calcium right out of this dish, since then they haven't showed much interest but the dish is still there just incase. They are all separate now so I will be able to give the ones dusted food that really need it.


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[Rkruse3]

Just keep the calcium in there. They will take it as needed. As far as the sex is concerned, only time will tell. If you see the triangle of pores, it is very likely male. I say very likely because at that age mistakes can be made I would wait a little longer to make sure. Remember to separate the males from each other once they get older.