vieja argentea Gender

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Pretty sure I have a male and female but can anyone confirm female? Sorry not the best picturesIMG_4997.JPG IMG_4998.JPG IMG_4997.JPG IMG_4998.JPG IMG_5001.JPG
 
Although many think its hard to tell gender differences in argentea, I have found it easy once they mature, and that's at about 7" for males, 5" for females.
Males head profiles are steep, and they are mostly devoid of dark markings.
Below a male

Females on the other hand sport dark markings and less steep profile.
below a female, note the extra darker spots on the flanks
 
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