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I am a turtle enthusiast who is wanting to connect to others and gather additional knowledge and experience regarding tortoise care. I own four turtles at present, only two of which are tortoises. Those two are cherry head redfoots and are truly some of the funnest pets to own. I know as these cherry heads grow the sex differentiation is a bit different than that of a redfoot. Are there characteristics I should be looking for that will better define their sex as the mature? I know the shorter/wider tail is a female and a plastron that is more flat. Also, I believe it is the wider anal scute that is male but not sure on that one. I have been informed that the body shape is harder to define on cherry heads and that is what I am wanting to pin down better--so is it the peanut and loaf of bread shape I should watch for or something else? I am also interested in buying a male cherry head as I believe my two are "shaping" up to be females any leads for a good tort. at a super price? Lastly, does anyone here know or sell radiated torts at a good price? I have wanted one for years but they are so expensive and I need to get the special license. How about CB Egyptian torts? Let me know and thanks for including me.
Cheers,
Tony
I am a turtle enthusiast who is wanting to connect to others and gather additional knowledge and experience regarding tortoise care. I own four turtles at present, only two of which are tortoises. Those two are cherry head redfoots and are truly some of the funnest pets to own. I know as these cherry heads grow the sex differentiation is a bit different than that of a redfoot. Are there characteristics I should be looking for that will better define their sex as the mature? I know the shorter/wider tail is a female and a plastron that is more flat. Also, I believe it is the wider anal scute that is male but not sure on that one. I have been informed that the body shape is harder to define on cherry heads and that is what I am wanting to pin down better--so is it the peanut and loaf of bread shape I should watch for or something else? I am also interested in buying a male cherry head as I believe my two are "shaping" up to be females any leads for a good tort. at a super price? Lastly, does anyone here know or sell radiated torts at a good price? I have wanted one for years but they are so expensive and I need to get the special license. How about CB Egyptian torts? Let me know and thanks for including me.
Cheers,
Tony