Flat Plastron

[Nobody]

The plastron of my 2 year old sulcata and 4 inches in length is somewhat flat.Does it mean that it is a female?Or it's too early to tell?
Thanks.

 

[t_mclellan]

At 2 years I think a sulcata is far too young / small to sex.

 

[Laura]

Flat may be a sign of a problem.. post a pic...

 

[jlyoncc1]

I think too young.

 

[Laura]

oops soory.. wrong end!, but yep, too young to be sure yet.

 

[Tom]

Too early to tell by the flatness, but look at the anal scutes. A wide "v" is usually male where more of a "u" shape is usually female. This is subjective and not 100% reliable, but usually its a good clue. I've used this method on dozens of hatchlings and, as far as I know, I haven't been wrong yet. Here's some pics: