2007-03-18 20:15:23 · 4 answers · asked by Rachel<3 6 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Answered that in depth just yesterday. Read here:
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2007-03-18 21:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Fireside3/Phrynosoma-Texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the turtle is a male it should have a small indentation on the bottom part of it's shell, the female has a more flat shell on the bottom.
The reason for this is so when the male mounts the female to mate his shell has to curve over the females shell.
2007-03-18 20:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by runesofgaia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot tell for sure until they hit a mature size- about 4".
Then the males will have long foreclaws, an in-curved belly, and a long thin tail.
The females will have flat or out-curved bellies and short, wide tails.
2007-03-19 07:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a turtle! love them! my veterinarian told me that it has something to do with the pattern on the bottom part of their shell.. i'm not for sure though..
2007-03-18 20:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by Evilpup420 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋