Is My Gecko Male or Female?

[SpotsNStripes]

Hi, so my gecko just recently reached adulthood which, I’ve been told, is the point from which they can be reliably sexed. Now, I was originally told that my gecko was female but I’ve noticed some male characteristics and was wondering if anyone who knows better about this sort of thing than I could either confirm or deny my suspicions.

Thanks!

(P.S: I’ve drawn a ring around the pores to make them easier to see).

 

[acpart]

It's still hard to tell. Even female geckos have pores in that shape but in the females the scales are pitted and in the males they are actual holes. You may have to wait a little longer to be sure. Also, look for bulges.

Aliza

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

A warm welcome to Geckos Unlimited, Jake!

Here's some info to help you out.

Sexing Leopard Geckos -- Leopard geckos become sexable at about 6 months old. Males can be distinguished from females by a distinct /\-shaped row of pores above the vent and by two hemipenal bulges below the vent. To see their vents, potential male pores, and hemipenal bulges gently press their bodies up against the glass. They'll squirm if you try to turn them over.

• Click here for a photo: Sexing Leopard Geckos

 

[SpotsNStripes]

Thank you for your quick responses. Taking all of this into account and while there are slight bulges, I think they’re really not noticeable enough (as with the pores) to signify my gecko being male. I’ll stick with female for now but, no matter the sex of my gecko, I’ll love them either way.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Thank you for your quick responses. Taking all of this into account and while there are slight bulges, I think they’re really not noticeable enough (as with the pores) to signify my gecko being male. I’ll stick with female for now but, no matter the sex of my gecko, I’ll love them either way.

You're welcome.