Male or female?

[acrantophis]

I think my Chloe here is a boy! She/he is a little over 5 years and a bit over 18" plastron length. She has been outdoors for 2 years and has skyrocketed in growth since then. I was hoping for a nice 100lb female but for the last 2 years she has been looking more boyish.

 

[egyptian and proud "mayar"]

I think my Chloe here is a boy! She/he is a little over 5 years and a bit over 18" plastron length. She has been outdoors for 2 years and has skyrocketed in growth since then. I was hoping for a nice 100lb female but for the last 2 years she has been looking more boyish.

i think you have a boy , but not sure
it is beautiful anyway

 

[Jacob]

Congrats!

 

[dmarcus]

Do you have a better and closer photo? and the seeing the tail would be a big help

I am going with female

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Well looks like your Chloe is indeed a female!!!

 

[Zamric]

I'm guessing Female also

 

[CJSTorts]

I also say female.

 

[acrantophis]

I am glad that most of you think she is a girl. Though males are so impressive when they get older. She tends to tuck her tail to the side a lot. When I adopted her from some kids who lost interest 4 years ago her tail always seemed a bit linked to the side.

 

[EricIvins]

Female......

Pictured is a Male.....Look at the scutes......

 

[Zamric]

this is WalkingRock... also male....

That is why I guess Female

 

[Yvonne G]

For sure female. Look at the orientation of Walking Rock's anal scutes (the scutes on either side of the tail), then look back at Chloe's anal scutes. Point out = male...pointing in or straight back = female.

 

[Tom]

Female. You can just see the tiny nub tail in the pic.

 

[acrantophis]

Wow! Thanks again for all the expert advice! I knew it was in the anal scutes but I have nothing to compare it to. I consider myself a reptile aficionado but I have virtually no experience with tortoises! I worked in the reptile business in new jersey for over 20 years. Turtles and tortoise are illegal for sale there! Silly laws! Now I live in San Diego. I knew I was destined for a tortoise!

 

[baron101]

female