vet sexing

[reece697]

hi guys some confusion as of the sex of my tortoise can a vet give a 100 percent result of the sex of the tortoise

 

[exoticsdr]

hi guys some confusion as of the sex of my tortoise can a vet give a 100 percent result of the sex of the tortoise

That would depend on many different things.

What species?
Is sex going to be determined visually only?
Is sex going to be determined surgically? if the vet is experienced with laparoscopy, then sex can be determined 100%.....

My advice, as a veterinarian, post pics here and let the TF members give it a go, you won't find a better crew than this.

doc

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

hi guys some confusion as of the sex of my tortoise can a vet give a 100 percent result of the sex of the tortoise

That would depend on many different things.

What species?
Is sex going to be determined visually only?
Is sex going to be determined surgically? if the vet is experienced with laparoscopy, then sex can be determined 100%.....

My advice, as a veterinarian, post pics here and let the TF members give it a go, you won't find a better crew than this.

doc

 

[mel262011]

what kind of tortoise do you have?

 

[GBtortoises]

A knowledgable vet can either by probe and/or X-ray. You're going to pay dearly for it. What species and age (size) of tortoise? If you post some photos of the plastron with a clear view of the tail region someone here may be able to tell for you.

 

[drgnfly2265]

A knowledgable vet can either by probe and/or X-ray. You're going to pay dearly for it. What species and age (size) of tortoise? If you post some photos of the plastron with a clear view of the tail region someone here may be able to tell for you.

And we can do it for free, lol