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pepsiandjac

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Can someone tell me what sex this is please,its a 10 year old Hermanns.
Owner says it's a male but i think it looks like a female
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It's a pretty small tail for a male.
 

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This is my male Hermanni's tail:

He is about 6 or 7 years old.

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I know size isn't meant to matter, but a male needs a nice long tail. It looks female to me, or a very very very undredeveloped male. A vent shot would be very helpful. Poor (snicker) little guy.
 

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That is a female and there's no question about it. :)
 

pepsiandjac

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I know size isn't meant to matter, but a male needs a nice long tail. It looks female to me, or a very very very undredeveloped male. A vent shot would be very helpful. Poor (snicker) little guy.
ahh thats mean lol,i have asked owner for more pics
That is a female and there's no question about it. :)
Chis does it look normal to you
 

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Well don't tell the poor tortoise that I think as a male he comes up "short" that would be mean.
 
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