I have had my iguana for 6 months now. And I am not sure if it is a he, or a she. I think it is about a year old.. based on the size he was when I got him him I think he was about 6 months old.

I was wondering when the femonal pores start to be more noticeable- i can see his... but they are small but I don't have a few to compare and even if I did I don't know how old he is exactly.

or when his face plates and head start growing more.. his spikes are growing but I have none to compaire with.

He is growing really quickly... he has shed 6 or 7 times in the last 6 months... and has changed alot in looks.

I am wishing him a boy right now hence the name kermit. (i don't want to deal with her getting egg bound)

and I don't want to get it probbed because it sounds like it wouldnt be comfortable.. sence I can just wait it out... i don't wanna though haha

any help would be nice

Kendalle,

I can not help you, but antecipating the answers of the Ig experts, could you post some pictures ?

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Regards,
Joao

Well it seems you may have to wait a little while longer, it takes most iguanas at least til 1 1/2 yrs to 2 yrs of age before sexing is possible. And probing is not suggested for an iguana ...not even sure it would work for one. I heard about a place that does DNA testing but I would think that could be costly....good luck!

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Warmest Regards from Lyn

ok I can wait longer

Pictures might lead us to speculate....

Search for threads on sexing iguanas, it might be helpful to compare pictures of other iguanas to your own.

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I agree that it is probably a bit early to tell. You might post some pictures and some of the folks here could take a guess. You will need close ups of the femoral pores as well as side shots of the tail and head.
And iguanas are not probed. That is a procedure more appropriate to snakes.

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Merlin,
What's Life Without A Little Magic!

You expressed concern about your iguana being a female because you don't want to have to deal with her becoming egg bound; however, you should do some reading about male aggression. Males can become extremely aggressive and dangerous.

With iguanas you don't escape breeding issues.

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~~Steph

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oh I know. i've read alot... I know about the aggression and such...

I weighed my options before getting an iguana. so either way I am willing to care for them.. egg bound or angry.

so far so good