2007-03-11 09:59:35 · 8 answers · asked by Kimberly S 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Most of the time you can tell by their name! Or if they're ugly or cute! I don't know!?
2007-03-11 10:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The following are not clean-cut rules, and not all work for all
turtles, but using a combination of them, will usually help
you determine the gender of your turtle.
* Males often have fatter, bigger tails than females.
* Males have the vent (cloaca) about 2/3 from the shell towards
the tip of the tail. Females have it closer to the shell.
Other, less reliable methods:
* Males have a flat or concave plastron (bottom shell) - so it will
fit better on top of the female. Females have a flat or convex
plastron - so there is more space for eggs.
* Male sliders grow long claws on their front legs.
It is pretty much impossible to tell the gender of a baby turtle.
Since all of these are secondary gender indicators, they develop as a turtle grows up. How soon you will be able to tell, depends on the size and age of the turtle; I can't really tell you when, but it may be a couple of years.
2007-03-11 10:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL Male turtles and Tortoises have a concave on the lower portion of the shell, Females don't. Makes mating a come comfortable experience. Good Luck.
2007-03-15 07:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't doubt any of the statements made by the other answerers...I can only speak for painted turtles/red-eared sliders...I was fortunate, my family had a vet for their pets that was qualified to deal with exotic pets & reptiles. They helped me to learn how to identify these types of turtles by their tail shape & length. Females of these species have shorter, fatter tails and males have longer, thinner tails. If you're able, a vet may be able to help you too. My vet administered two shots to my turtle ($15,) one was to help prevent salmonilla and another was a vitamin shot. Depending on the type of turtle you have this may be available & advisable for your pet.
2007-03-11 10:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Charlottee. Also, with Box turtles, the males usually have red eyes and the female have brown eyes.
2007-03-11 10:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by Grace 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in order to know sex of turtle you must first become one with turtle then ask turtle out on date this works great unless u have homo turtle then your in trouble unless you like gay turtles then alls well ends well
2007-03-11 10:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by shitsueu 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
look underneath the turtle if it has a concave bottom its a male if it doesn't that its a female
2007-03-11 11:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ambegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Females have short fat tails and the hole is closer to the body. Opposite in males.
2007-03-13 15:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by summnd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋