Krishna Murthy
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How to distinguish between male and female star tortoise
Tortoise (how to tell male from female)
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Was just reading that on http://startortoises.net/male-vs-female.html.
Hope it is ok to link?
Hope it is ok to link?
Post clear photos of the underside of your tortoise, including the tail, on here and someone experienced will identify it for you.
Please note that all young tortoises look female outwardly. It’s not until they are nearing full size that they can be accurately sexed.
Please note that all young tortoises look female outwardly. It’s not until they are nearing full size that they can be accurately sexed.
Krishna Murthy
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My tortoise is just 2yr old
It will be too small to tell for several years yet then
A hormonal young make may “flash” (show his penis - a once seen, never forgotten, experience!) around 4-5 years onwards. However, not all males will do this.
Without a flash, you have a long wait to know for sure!
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