2007-12-08 08:38:04 · 3 answers · asked by carmit l 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
There is no sexual dimorphism at this stage of life. It requires close and internal examination to be able to tell the sex.
2007-12-10 20:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is impossible to tell until the sea turtle is an adult.
When the sea turtle becomes an adult, the only way to tell if its male of female is by the length of the tail. Males have a long thick tail while females have a very short tail.
2007-12-08 11:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Akatsuki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hatchlings are tough. Your best bet is to look at the position of the vent. If it is under the carapace, you probably have a female. If it is beyond the carapace, a male. The difference gets more pronounced as the turtle matures.
The best way to sex a turtle is to put down some food. If he eats it, you have a male. If she eats it, you have a female.
2007-12-09 04:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋