Avic Avic Sexing

[Ryanh97]

*Sorry if I posted this in the wrong thread, I just joined*

Thankyou for taking your time to read. I'm curious as to what sex my Avic Avic is. I have a Metallic Pink Toe and was told by the pet store they "believe it's a female." However I'm not exactly sure and after looking up pics and doing tons of research I've managed to confuse myself more than anything! What's your thoughts??

 

[Kymura]

I think it looks girly in the first image but I'm dismal at it unless it's obvious so very strong possibility I'm wrong. sooo...
Let's ask a few of the folks who are good at this--
@Casey K.
@Thistles
@Scoolman
@Austin S.

 

[Casey K.]

That's a female. That "white/light pink" area between the top book lungs is the flap.

 

[Ryanh97]

That's a female. That "white/light pink" area between the top book lungs is the flap.

Thank you for the confirmation! Now in the process I found that adding a drop of water to loosen up the molt (it was shriveled up ) is supposed to help. That wouldn't have altered it in any way would it? I didn't tear anything in the process either.

 

[Casey K.]

Thank you for the confirmation! Now in the process I found that adding a drop of water to loosen up the molt (it was shriveled up ) is supposed to help. That wouldn't have altered it in any way would it? I didn't tear anything in the process either.

Sometimes it can cause the "fusillae (fine velvet)" to detach from the exoskeleton (I've done this several times) but if there's no "tear" anywhere, there's no mistaken what's in that pic. Nice pic, btw. Very clear when it's expanded, although you can clearly see the flap when it isn't.

 

[Ryanh97]

Sometimes it can cause the "fusillae (fine velvet)" to detach from the exoskeleton (I've done this several times) but if there's no "tear" anywhere, there's no mistaken what's in that pic. Nice pic, btw. Very clear when it's expanded, although you can clearly see the flap when it isn't.

Thank you again, I appreciate this

 

[Thistles]

It's a girrrrl! Congratulations! Casey covered all bases lol. I've been at work all night. Still am, actually...

 

[Austin S.]

Yep, that's a girl. Congrats!

 

[Casey K.]

Thank you again, I appreciate this

You're quite welcome, sweety! You've come to the right place. There are several members that would love to help!

 

[Casey K.]

It's a girrrrl! Congratulations! Casey covered all bases lol. I've been at work all night. Still am, actually...

Hi thistles!!! Better slow down on that work load, girl! Gonna over do it.

 

[Thistles]

Hi thistles!!! Better slow down on that work load, girl! Gonna over do it.

You have no idea

 

[Casey K.]

You have no idea

Awwww cheer up ....it will pay off in the end, I'm sure. Relax. Take a deep breath. Think positive thoughts while you work....not how much you have left to do but how much you've already accomplished.

 

[kormath]

Thank you for the confirmation! Now in the process I found that adding a drop of water to loosen up the molt (it was shriveled up ) is supposed to help. That wouldn't have altered it in any way would it? I didn't tear anything in the process either.

Congrats on the female! I've found it's better to use a drop of dish soap, like Dawn, mixed in with the water. That helps break up the surface tension and absorb into the shed exo faster.