it changes when males are alone in the tank (no females).
spela
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julian and Jackie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: sexing gebils
> Sharon Fazi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>
> >When sexing gerbils at pet stores, I have noticed shape differences with
> >the testicles of the males. Some are nice smooth and oval. Some are
> >pointy toward the anal opening and the tails are bare of hair underneath
> >at the base. Is this an age thing or a genetic thing? My first
impression
> >of the pointy kind was unattractive and poor quality. Would someone
> >please elaborate on testicle shapes/appearance for me and what is
> >good or bad? What effects does this have on breeding if any?
>
>
> The shape changes with age, also in adults, the dominant male may have
> larger testes than less dominant ones.
>
>
> --
> Julian
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> National Gerbil Society
> http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
