What are your thoughts?

[TortyTom]

I know Darwin is still to young to know for sure but can any of the experts tell me if Darwin is still looking more like a Daisy? Also could someone please explain the difference between male and female as far as size, temperament and personality? Thank you!

 

[ICUSleeping]

I'm no expert but my guess is a cute lil boy

 

[sissyofone]

I'm certainly no expert either lol, but it looks male to me also.

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[theelectraco]

I suck at sexing but am guessing female.


0.1.0 Dachshund
0.0.1 Redfoot
1.0.0 Greek
0.0.1 Crested Gecko

 

[wellington]

Male

 

[Tom]

It's too early for me to tell.

Males grow much bigger. 50-60 pounds is a good size female. They seldom top 80. Males can get up to 250 pounds in some cases, with 100-150 being the norm.

In general, but not always, males are more curious, fearless, pushy, nosy, and interested interaction with their people. Many females take a more passive role. I have found that when housed individually, they are all much more interested in their people than tortoise housed in groups. I know a great big girl named RV that lives with no other tortoises and she acts very male-like. She was as curious and interested as any male I've ever been around.

 

[TortyTom]

It's too early for me to tell.

Males grow much bigger. 50-60 pounds is a good size female. They seldom top 80. Males can get up to 250 pounds in some cases, with 100-150 being the norm.

In general, but not always, males are more curious, fearless, pushy, nosy, and interested interaction with their people. Many females take a more passive role. I have found that when housed individually, they are all much more interested in their people than tortoise housed in groups. I know a great big girl named RV that lives with no other tortoises and she acts very male-like. She was as curious and interested as any male I've ever been around.

Thanks Tom, Wow! I didn't realize males got that much larger then females. I really don't care if Darwin is male or female, I just hope he/she will have a good personality!

 

[TortyTom]

At what age doe's their plastron start to concave if it is a male?

 

[Tom]

At what age doe's their plastron start to concave if it is a male?

As early as 3 or 4 years, and I've seen it as late as 8 or 9.

To me the easiest indicator is the tail. Males have very long tails and they tend to lay them flat against their thighs. Females have tiny little nubs.

 

[TortyTom]

At what age doe's their plastron start to concave if it is a male?

As early as 3 or 4 years, and I've seen it as late as 8 or 9.

To me the easiest indicator is the tail. Males have very long tails and they tend to lay them flat against their thighs. Females have tiny little nubs.

Thanks a bunch, Tom!