D. Azureus.. M or F?

forestexotics · #1 (**permalink**) 04-09-2008, 11:04 PM

I have had this little one since last June and it was said that she was just over 6 months. That would make her approx. 1 1/2 yrs old now. She hasnt really grown much bigger since I got her and I feed her very well. Maybe she just has stunted growth or something along those lines. Well, as you can see I need advice/opinions on if this is a male or female. Im pretty sure that its a female and you cant really tell by these pics, but she does have a bit of a round belly. Any input is greatly appreciated...

Julio · #2 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 03:00 AM

that frog looks a little thin and looks like a female too.

RedEyeTroyFrog · #3 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 06:30 AM

what julio said, also i think it looks really skinny for a female, try to get a side shot

Greatwtehunter · #4 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:56 AM

Looks like a female to me. I had one of my azureus froglets grow till about 5 months old and then never grew anymore. :roll: Oddly enough the one I had that was stunted was also a female, maybe it's just a coincidence. I don't think it's too skinny, I feed my frog every other day and it still hasn't filled out, probably just a product of the stunting.

forestexotics · #5 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the concern guys. I actually feed her everyday I have even thrown in termites to increase her size. She never grows any taller or wider, her belly does droop a little though. I was actually worried when I picked her up. I got her from someone off this board whom was trying to get rid of their collection becasue they didnt have time for them anymore? I think thats what he said. Anyhow~ I can try and get a side shot up.

Mywebbedtoes · #6 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 10:19 PM

I say female too. Beautiful frog. As long as she is eating well, but she did strike me as a bit small too. I really love these shots. I messed with them a bit, I hope you don't mind. I just really love the white background and the angles you shot. Great work!

divingne1 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-11-2008, 01:21 AM

Who would mind...you really brought out the blue colors.

oldlady25715 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-11-2008, 02:59 AM

might not be adding weight due to parasites. Have you conducted a fecal exam?

forestexotics · #9 (**permalink**) 04-11-2008, 03:31 PM

No, havent sent one to Dr. Frye, but when I purchased them back in May/June I qaurantined and treated them with panacur and metronidozole that I got from Dr. Frye a while back. I had a hookworm problem a while back and am now paranoid about introducing new specimens into my collection. Everyone gets treated no matter how healthy they look or whom they came from...
P.s I dont mind you playing with my pics.

41714049 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-11-2008, 07:59 PM

I'd agree and say female.