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    I leave the guessing to Jim........I see the difference, but I don't trust that method. It's a good tool to use when trying to buy a frog that is very young, but it is never a 100%, fool proof way of sexing........We have ALWAYS said this. The only way to be 100% sure is to see Nuptual Pads, lack thereof, or to hear the male calling. If you are wanting a specific sex with no room for error, I suggest buying either and older juvenile that is already a sex-able age & size or a young adult. Remember these frogs, with correct husbandry have the potential to live a long life, so purchasing one that is older is not a bad thing provided they have been well taken care of.

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    So is the only sure-fire way, the pads?

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    Quote Originally Posted by connor111699 View Post
    So is the only sure-fire way, the pads?
    To be 100% sure, Yes.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    To be 100% sure, Yes.
    Okay!

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    At what size should the pads be out? Or are there late bloomers?

    Mine is 2.8" at the moment, and no nuptial pads. No croaking either. Is it a confirmed female then?

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    Quote Originally Posted by frogsubrosa View Post
    At what size should the pads be out? Or are there late bloomers?

    Mine is 2.8" at the moment, and no nuptial pads. No croaking either. Is it a confirmed female then?
    Some males will get their pads at 2.5" to 3" SVL.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    Some males will get their pads at 2.5" to 3" SVL.
    I see. I will have to wait to confirm then. Hoping it's a female. I want a bigger frog!

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    so that means mine is too small to tell at 2.1" right Grif?

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    Quote Originally Posted by connor111699 View Post
    so that means mine is too small to tell at 2.1" right Grif?
    Sometimes if you can get a good look at their thumb you can see where the pad is beginning to appear.


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