Female or to soon to tell?

[frogerman]

dont know if pics are of both or just one

[tgampper]

The frogs are certainly old enough to tell what sex they are. In albino frogs, it is very easy to tell apart by looking at their fingers. I included a guide to help you determine sex:


Common Platanna (Xenopus laevis)
How to tell the difference between boys and girls

It is very easy to tell the difference between sexually mature clawed frogs. ACFs generally mature in about one year. Unlike most frogs, both male and female frogs vocalize, so a calling frog does not necessarily mean it is a male.

Males
* adult males are smaller (3-5 inches, 130 mm)
* body is long and narrow
* presence of nuptial pads on the underside of the forelimbs
* the cloaca is not swollen

Females
* adult females are larger (4-6 inches, 147 mm)
* body is plump and pear shaped
* the cloaca is swollen

** nuptial pads (black, thick spines on the forearms) give males a good grip on the female during amplexus (mating embrace)

** the cloaca (vent) is the opening through which the digestive, excretory and reproductive tracts empty

[frogerman]

The frogs are certainly old enough to tell what sex they are. In albino frogs, it is very easy to tell apart by looking at their fingers. I included a guide to help you determine sex:


Common Platanna (Xenopus laevis)
How to tell the difference between boys and girls

It is very easy to tell the difference between sexually mature clawed frogs. ACFs generally mature in about one year. Unlike most frogs, both male and female frogs vocalize, so a calling frog does not necessarily mean it is a male.

Males
* adult males are smaller (3-5 inches, 130 mm)
* body is long and narrow
* presence of nuptial pads on the underside of the forelimbs
* the cloaca is not swollen

Females
* adult females are larger (4-6 inches, 147 mm)
* body is plump and pear shaped
* the cloaca is swollen

** nuptial pads (black, thick spines on the forearms) give males a good grip on the female during amplexus (mating embrace)

** the cloaca (vent) is the opening through which the digestive, excretory and reproductive tracts empty

must both be females as far as I can figure thanks
I was hoping someone could tell by the pics thou but they have no pads

[tgampper]

must both be females as far as I can figure thanks
I was hoping someone could tell by the pics thou but they have no pads

I would have guessed the same, based on the fact that they had swollen vents and no black pads. Although, it did appear that the frog in photo #3 has blackened fingers. If you can post a frontal shot of your frogs, showing the underside of their fingers, then it shouldn't be any problem to determine sex.

[frogerman]

I would have guessed the same, based on the fact that they had swollen vents and no black pads. Although, it did appear that the frog in photo #3 has blackened fingers. If you can post a frontal shot of your frogs, showing the underside of their fingers, then it shouldn't be any problem to determine sex.

Only one I got so far

[tgampper]

Looks like a female to me. I would be best to get one or two more (depending on size of tank). I usually allow 2 frogs per 10 gallons. I would not matter if they were female or male, they seem to get along well. I have 2 males that have been living together for 10 years.