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| Author | Topic: Male/female questions |
| J. Thaddeus |
posted 8/7/08 5:10 PM
Hi, I recently adopted two juvenile toads from my yard (each about 1 1/4 inch from rear to snout). I have been able to identify them as both Fowler's toads, but I'm having a tough time determining their sex.I've been looking at the "sex of a toad" page on ToadilyToads, and do not see any nuptual pads on either of my toads' front flippers. (4 fingers but nothing that looks like a pad). So I'm thinking that they are both female, but I was wondering if the nuptual pads are already there when they are juveniles or do they develop upon maturity?I have also not heard either of them sing, although "Toad-Y" has puffed out its chin like a balloon once. The only other major difference is that Toad-Y has a slightly broader head than Toad-X.I can send/post pictures if that helps.One last quick question: if a female becomes egg laden and has no male to fertilize them, will the female still deposit the unfertilized eggs like chickens do?Thanks for any answers |
| Kisco |
posted 8/7/08 8:21 PM
males and females can be hard to sex when they're so young. It may take time. I emailed you so you can send me a picture of them. Its best if I can see the boy? straight on and over the back view. The egg question is a good one. No, they only release eggs during amplexus. If there is no male, they usually reabsorb them. http://www.toadilytoads.com |
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