Other Turtle Discussion :: So do I have a HE or a SHE??

[Riosgirl]

Is there any way to know for sure? I thought it was female b/c the claws are not very long and they are pretty much all the same size, it doesn't have the middle ones very long compared to the outside claws. BUT since I have seen that "black bag" come out more than once,i know some have said and i have also read that it could be a penile prolapse... I have read that females who can't lay their eggs may have a prolapse?? anyone have info on females laying eggs?? Do they need to have a nest set up as I've read? how do I set up a dry nest area for my turt if it lives in a tank?? how can I tell if this is the problem?? i read some info on females retaining their eggs and geting sick...etc. and I don't want my turt to suffer if this is the case....Anyone have any idea about this?

[CountryGirl68]

How big is your turtle? You can only tell gender if they are over 4" shell length. If you have a picture, maybe someone here can help you.

Note: turtles can have intestinal prolapse usually associated with constipation. If it persists (and he is not a "he"), you might want to have the turtle checked out.

[Riosgirl]

my turt is about 4" or a little bigger, i don't know how old it is b/c i took it in from a family that didn't ever care for it, i have had it for about 2-3 months and it has had the prolapse twice that i have seen. i don't have any pictures of the prolapse happening, but i will try and get some,i will also try and get a pic of my turt to see if someone can help...

[grey goose]

Does your turt do this after he eats? Or is it random? Does it go right back in or does it stay out?
Here's some info from another site:
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/m ... m#Prolapse:
Don't get scared, my Bozo does it from time to time, but if it is chronic, or is happining every time she eats, you may have to go to the vet.....