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2006-08-04 10:30:27 · 5 answers · asked by ANDREW 1 in Pets Reptiles

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Different species show different external signs. Sexually mature males of almost all turtles – semi-aquatic, aquatic or terrestrial - have relatively long, heavy tails with the anal opening well beyond the end of the plastron. Females have comparatively tiny tails. Males of many of the semi-aquatic map turtles, painted turtles, sliders and cooters have greatly elongated foreclaws that are employed during an aquatic courtship. Males of many terrestrial species and some aquatics have a concavity in the rear of the plastron that helps them retain balance when breeding. Males of a few species have red or bright orange eyes while those of the females are brown to yellow. Differences in shell color may be noted on other species

2006-08-05 04:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0 0

I would need to know what kind you have to give a proper answer

2006-08-05 18:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by reptilehunter33647 2 · 0 0

if they have extra long nails they are female, short nails mean males . i had 6 and thats how i learnt.

2006-08-04 17:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by nikgy71 5 · 0 0

They will know. The Slowskis.

2006-08-04 17:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0 0

um, pick them up, and look on their undersides....

2006-08-04 17:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by dancer_486 3 · 0 0

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