What are the sexes?

[MichaelS]

I have three Leos about the same size, 2 are 'normal' and 1 is a S.A. I have a good idea of the sexes but I would like input from those with more experience than me.


Tort #1
Normal leopard
Wt. 725 grams
SCL: 16 cm
Age: 14 months








Tort #2
Normal leopard
Wt. 500 grams
SCL: 14 cm
Age:17 months








Tort #3
South African
Wt. 481 grams
SCL: 13 cm
Age: 12 months

 

[Neal]

#1 looks male.
#2 is female I'm sure.
#3 is hard to say. It looks a lot like the female SA leopards I have had.

 

[MichaelS]

Thanks for giving me your thoughts on these. They are what I had been thinking as well.

#2 is one of your babies btw She started showing female characteristics at around 250 grams... I guess she is an early bloomer.

#3 I was thinking male due to the fast growth rate compared to my other SAs but the last month or so her rear end has been changing and giving me hope that she will be a she!

 

[Neal]

Looking at the very last picture of your SA leopard, it appears to be more of a rounded shape like a female rather than more elongated like a male. It could go either way, but sometimes these subtle hints say a lot more than tail or anal scute appearances.

 

[diamondbp]

I agree with Neal

1:Male
2:Female
3: Female

But I would wait until another 2 inches of growth to really say for sure. Beautiful leopards!

 

[MichaelS]

I agree with Neal

1:Male
2:Female
3: Female

But I would wait until another 2 inches of growth to really say for sure. Beautiful leopards!

Thanks Byron for sharing your opinion