Other Turtle Discussion :: turtle sexing

[cam722]

Hi, I'm new here but have done tons of reading the past few days. I've been trying to determine the sex of my 3 res and finally found a site with pictures that helped tremendously. I knew the criteria but it was just helpful to "see" an example. I've determined I have 1 girl and 2 boys.

http://www.picolio.com/staticpages/inde ... cTurtleSex

[lydia_lady_fla]

hi cam and welcome
I love the pictures them males nails look scary hey? my baby is too young to sex shes only like 1.5 inches but at this point looks like a she from the nails and the vent/tail could change in time the name is Nena if a girl and nehemiah if its a boy later?Isn't this forum gr8 I have learned so much here,thanks for your contribution too. tell us about your little guys & gal what size age and housing etc.

[steve]

when the rest of the site gets done, i will need lots of people to submit lots of pictures!

[GouzlanTheAmerican]

I 'll submit some pics if you need any.

[STRAYKINGFISHER]

That was a very good site, thanks for posting it

[systemofadown_s8trchic]

i have both 2 girl turts and i has hoping 4 1 male a nd 1 female

[kristi393]

I think my 3 turts are too small to determine what sex they are.

[GouzlanTheAmerican]

probably they need to be atleast 4in. to tell for shure.

[kristi393]

Yeah, mine are still babies. My biggest is 2'' and my smallest is about 1.5''

[RESowner102]

my turts are now 4 and a half inches! and they look to be both males even though i love them it would be nice to get them a play mate!!!

[systemofadown_s8trchic]

mines 1/2 and other 1

[Winvin8]

Is it ok to trim my turtle's nails when they grow longer.

[marisa]

Male turtles have long nails for a reason, and they shouldn't be cut. If you're getting scratched when you pick him up, use a towel.

There's a vein in the nail of the turtle, and there's the chance of cutting it, and your turtle will bleed. I'd leave the nails alone.

[IshMaster]

Oops. Glad I found this thread o.o;. I named my female turtle Wallace... =O. Lol. Now I have to think of a new name for her... hmmm...

[flutterby]

Could always call her Walnut