General Care Discussion :: male or female

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Post Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:50 am   male or female

How can I tell the difference between the two?
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:33 am   

you can't until they get to be at least 4 inches.
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:54 am   

Once your turt is four inches, look for long front claws or a longer thicker tail for a male. Females will have shorter claws and shorter smaller tails.
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