Sexing axolotls

[AxoBreeder]

I have 6 mature axolotls, and they do breed, but i couldnt tell you which one was laying the eggs if my life depended on it! I do know the major rules for sexing, but could somebody please clarify them for me? It seems some of mine are half way between all of the rules!


A couple of them have very swollen cloacas, and another that i am certain is a female has a very round, bloated body. the others are quite indistinguishable. Does that mean they will breed soon?

 

[coichards]

Post some picts.

 

[Blackhawk IV]

Hi,
The ones with swollen cloacas are almost certainly males. Also the one you said have a bloated body, does it look gravid? Or is it possible that it has swallowed some substrate?

Blackhawk

 

[AxoBreeder]

I would post some pics but my camera is out of action haha. Im not sure how to tell if she is "gravid" and no i dont think she has, she came to me quite fat. Ive got three wildtypes (all different colours/ hues) an axanthic albino, and two goldens. I have managed to sex 2 wild types and the albino. The others are a little ambiguous.