Sex me Turtles

ScumLord

I have two turtles that I'd like to get sexed they've been hiding in the corner dancing with each other over the last month, they're non stop moving stuff around the tank.

Are they male/female, will they start breeding? They don't look exactly the same either so maybe they're not even the same breed?

This is Chuck.


This is Obama.

tallus

It's kind of hard to tell from the photos, but are they different subspecies? the colouring and markings are a bit different on both of them.
If I had to hazard a guess.. I'd say chuck was male but it's just a guess at the end of the day.

ScumLord

I don't know what species they are, my sister got one in Spain and my brother got the other in Portugal (I think, or they both came from Spain) and they both abandoned them when they brought them home so I took them.

Here'e the underside of Obama.


Here's the underside of Chuck

tallus

The curved tail could indicate a male... they both look to be in good condition too.

You should try the tortoise trust site scumlord, it's a great resource.

Sid_Justice

Very short nails, I'd suggest females. But I've no idea really.

I notice in one picture you have an abrasion, you should be careful handling terrapins with open sores on your hands. They're filthy (no offence chuck and friend) and carry a lot of bacteria. Just sayin'.

ScumLord

I'll have a look at that tortoise site.

Sid_Justice wrote: »

Very short nails, I'd suggest females. But I've no idea really.

I notice in one picture you have an abrasion, you should be careful handling terrapins with open sores on your hands. They're filthy (no offence chuck and friend) and carry a lot of bacteria. Just sayin'.

The wound was caused by the turtles, don't worry I was the one holding the camera so I was unharmed.

Chuck does have very long claws compared to the bigger one he just didn't have them extended there.

tallus

There's always a risk of salmonella with turtles so be sure to wash your hands after handling them.

Link to the Tortoise Trust site

Sid_Justice

ScumLord wrote: »

I'll have a look at that tortoise site.

The wound was caused by the turtles, don't worry I was the one holding the camera so I was unharmed.

Chuck does have very long claws compared to the bigger one he just didn't have them extended there.

let us know how you get on, i hope you won't have to restock the aquarium with pink stuff now rather than blue.

aboutimeilogin!

both females 100%.:)

jill_valentine

Is this the very best thread title on boards?

Yes, I think it might be.

pitbull_fanatic

usually the males have a longer thicker tail. the females is very small. i was told i had 2females. when i got home i found out they were male and female!