Unknown age and sex of Marginated Tortoise?

joshuatweedy

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Hello!
I got a Marginated Tortoise about a year and a half ago via PetSmart, who didn’t even know he/she was coming so there was no info on him/her. PetSmart estimated them to be around 6-8months old but I don’t really trust their judgment.
Current length: 7inch
Current Weight: 505g (1.11 lbs)
Any ideas on age and sex?image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg5F51C286-75FB-452A-9D79-7A03B636B02F.jpeg
 

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Jan A

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Hello!
I got a Marginated Tortoise about a year and a half ago via PetSmart, who didn’t even know he/she was coming so there was no info on him/her. PetSmart estimated them to be around 6-8months old but I don’t really trust their judgment.
Current length: 7inch
Current Weight: 505g (1.11 lbs)
Any ideas on age and sex?View attachment 334862View attachment 334863View attachment 334861View attachment 334859
Welcome to the forum. I know nothing about marginated, but someone will be along to comment. I'll hazard a guess & say they need a better photo of the tail to guess it's sex, if it's old enough. But welcome!!
 

Lulabee247

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At 7 inch long I would guess less than 5 year as mines 5 and she is 11 inch last time I checked. I got her at 3 and she was a big girl then. They do seem to grow fast.
 

MarginatedMooney

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My little 8 month old marginated is a little over 3 inches long currently and while they all grow at different rates, I highly doubt yours is 6-8 months old. I would guess 3-5 years. I also would guess it's a female based off the pictures.
 

HoosierTort

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4-5 yo tort but zero chance at being right on sex just yet. Marginated can be very tricky and don’t show until a little later than say a Hermann’s.
 
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