General Care Discussion :: Male / Female? O_O I've Tried Sexing It But I'm Not Too Sure

[Sweet Lavender]

What do you think?

[untsmurf]

Those are great pics!! To be a lot more sure though, could you add pics of their front nails? Based off these I'd say the left one is possibly male, they right I'm not sure. How old/big are they?

[camee1991]

If they are over 4" long in shell...I would say #1 BOY #2 GIRL...IMO

[grey goose]

How old are they? I'd say #1 is a male, #2 I'm not so sure....

[camee1991]

Come On Goose...lol That bulgy thingy is closer to the shell and the tail is shorter on the female...(Ive looked at female "tale" a little TOO much lately) lol And sorry DONT know the right words for "bulgy thingy"..unless it is the cloachea...?

[grey goose]

True, but if they are under 4", it could be a close call. When Gomie was under 4", I coulda sworn she was a he....long nails and tail! Her nails still seem awfully long for a female.

[camee1991]

lol

[N4784N R4613]

I don't know. I am going out on a limb here, but from the tails I (IMO) would guess two males.

[industrial_girl_2000]

Turtle 1 is definitely a boy, no question. Turtle 2....how long is the shell? Early guess would be a boy, but measure the shell and let us know.

Also, do either of your turtles have abnormally long front claws yet? If so, then it is a dead giveaway. Super long front claws (like Wolverine) are a definite sign of a boy.

[Bascomb]

S. lavender -- I am inclined to think that number one is a male, if both are of the same age. It would be helpful if you would photograph the front claws. They use them in the mating ritual -- process. b.

[marisa]

I'd say a male for the one on the left, and if the cloaca is where I think it is on the other one, a male as well. (The shell lengths without the curves are really 4"?)