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Philsuma · 07-06-2009, 10:55 PM

I WAS going to include the word "sex" in the thread title.....but thought better of it, obviously....

In order of importance:

1. "Probable" pair - This is a term used to describe a sexual pair of frogs based solely on the male calling and a possible female due to physical characteristics / round body shape , no calling, respsonse to male ect. 85% chance of a sexual pair.

2. " Proven" pair - 100% sexed pair due to egg laying. The important part here is not just that both frogs are correctly sexed - it's the fact that they are so healthy and compatable, that they have reproduced.

Thoughts? ...... Is 85% a fair, accepted number for probable in our hobby? I have heard it referred to as such from numerous breeders.

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Philsuma Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Harrisburg PA...AND...Ft Lauderdale Florida Posts: 115	Accepted Dart Hobby Breeding terminology.... I WAS going to include the word "sex" in the thread title.....but thought better of it, obviously.... In order of importance: 1. "Probable" pair - This is a term used to describe a sexual pair of frogs based solely on the male calling and a possible female due to physical characteristics / round body shape , no calling, respsonse to male ect. 85% chance of a sexual pair. 2. " Proven" pair - 100% sexed pair due to egg laying. The important part here is not just that both frogs are correctly sexed - it's the fact that they are so healthy and compatable, that they have reproduced. Thoughts? ...... Is 85% a fair, accepted number for probable in our hobby? I have heard it referred to as such from numerous breeders. __________________ Heading down to CR / Panama the end of Nov. PM me if you are interested in going along.