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Is it likely that most mature male cherry head red footed tortoises will have a "hourglass" apprerance on the carapace? Thank you.
Thanks emysemys. I have actually read this thread. I am from China.emysemys said:Hi lovelytortoise:
I don't know the answer to your question, I just wanted to say...
Welcome to the forum!!
May we know your name and where you are?
Have you read this thread:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Sexing-Cherryheads-a-pictorial-guide#axzz1JzEBUYXx
dalano73 said:Welcome to the forum lovelytortoise from China...
lovelytortoise said:Is it likely that most mature male cherry head red footed tortoises will have a "hourglass" apprerance on the carapace? Thank you.
matt41gb said:lovelytortoise said:Is it likely that most mature male cherry head red footed tortoises will have a "hourglass" apprerance on the carapace? Thank you.
Yes, most male red-foots will have an hour glass shape, giving them a "waist line" if viewed from above. Southern red-foots sometimes will not have that sexual dimorphic appearance.
-Matt
Madkins007 said:The 'hourglass figure' is a common trait for Red-foots from north of the Amazon River, but even then it is not always that noticeable. Sometimes, it is easier to see from the side view- a bump in front and another in back.
Red-foots from south of the Amazon, including those often called 'Cherry-heads', generally do not show any sign of the hourglass shape.
N2TORTS said:Madkins007 said:The 'hourglass figure' is a common trait for Red-foots from north of the Amazon River, but even then it is not always that noticeable. Sometimes, it is easier to see from the side view- a bump in front and another in back.
Red-foots from south of the Amazon, including those often called 'Cherry-heads', generally do not show any sign of the hourglass shape.
YEA .... ! Mr. Madkins ... finally an intelligent answear! I was going to state the same thing ..but you know " my advice" .. always causes havoc , when your not part of " the gang" ..LOL
JD~