how can you find the gender of a snapping turtle?

Answer 1

These are not clear-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.

* 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.

Answer 2

Vvery, very carefully!!! A male turtle has an indentation in the bottom of his carapace to accommodate mating. Be careful examining him, he can take off a finger or toe! And never turn a turtle upside down. His carapace serves as his spine and ribcage, internal organs are suspended within and turning him upside down can dislodge or damage his internal organs.

Answer 3

Stick your finger in it's mouth and see if it's really a "snapping" turtle. NO, ONLY KIDDING, check Turtles online.

Answer 4

On a sexual mature snapper- the male has the longer tail with the vent more in the middle, while the female has the smaller tail with the vent near the base.

Plastron shape does not work with snappers.

http://www.chelydra.org has more useful info.

Answer 5

Male turtles will have a bump on the lower shell, it helps in breeding.

Answer 6

you can go to this site, and it has info on gender identification and other things like food and care instructions as well! here is the link and best of luck to ya!

http://www.allturtles.com/msgboard/about804.html

Answer 7

if the shell is dented in on the bottem its a boy. if its flat its a girl!