Guess my Gender!

[Edna]

Torty has lived with me for 1 year now. He weighed .9 ounces when he arrived and now weighs 7+ ounces. I was told that they can be sexed when they reach 3 1/2 inches SCL, and he's 4 inches now so we're curious. Let me know if he's a she, or vice versa. Thanks!

Here's another shot of Torty, because he doesn't want people to like him just for his parts and bits

Thanks for viewing! Hermann's are so much fun!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Edna:

I'm thinking male, but I'm no way even near an expert on Hermann's tortoises.

 

[Edna]

Thanks, Yvonne. We're neutral on the matter, but would like to know.

 

[Jessicap]

Is the belly concaved? Hard to tell from the pic. If so I too would guess male. - But I know NOTHING...lol and am sure someone will chime in soon with a positive ID - Just love playing the guess my sex game

 

[GBtortoises]

Definitely looks to be a male Eastern Hermann's, (Testudo hermanni boettgeri).

 

[RianSeeking]

He or she is really lovely. I'm guessing female, going entirely by tail size and with no expert knowledge.

 

[elegans]

Girl for sure! I would bet a really nice dinner on it! Males at that size are almost always way more developed than that. Longer tail and a larger spur on the tip of the tail. Best wishes and congrats on your girl, she is very pretty. Douglas

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Females also grow faster than males and are more round, as is yours at this size.

 

[Edna]

Thanks all for the input on Torty's gender. Two more Hermann's that are supposed to be female will be arriving soon (maybe Tuesday?) and I post shots of all 3 of them then. Torty might even get a real name in the near future.

 

[GBtortoises]

If you can, please post a photo of the side view of the tail extended. Based on appearance of the thick tail and cloacal slit in the first photo you posted I still believe it's a male. A side view with the tail extended should tell for sure. Not all males at that size are extremely developed. I have a good example of that in two of the males that I have below. The larger one on the right is older, yet not as obvious. It should also be noted that there is no set "rule" that female Hermann's grow faster than males. It very depends upon the individual and to some extent the sexual ratio of the group in which they are kept.

 

[Edna]

I can't open the photos?

 

[GBtortoises]

Edna, the photos should appear open as part of the text, they do for me, can everyone else see them?

 

[Edna]

Now I can see the pics. You're right, the larger one isn't obvious at all. I'll post tail shots of all 3 later today. I'm anxiously awaiting my new arrivals!!

 

[tortoises101]

Now I can see the pics. You're right, the larger one isn't obvious at all. I'll post tail shots of all 3 later today. I'm anxiously awaiting my new arrivals!!

I have my fingers crossed for you.

 

[bumblebee51]

I have a hermann who I'm quite sure is a male! He is only 2.5 inches but he has a rather large tail and he appears to be dished underneath.
I'm no expert, but I think that Torty is a female

 

[Edna]

Hmmm... Torty-Man is definitely a man-tort. No question. All I can say is "SCHNIKES!!!!!" and I'm going to spare you all any pictures.