hi, I have a young common snapper. Does anyone have pictures of how to sex them??
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sexing?
Leopard_Legend
Jun 02, 2006 06:45 AM
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ExcessiveHerps
Jun 02, 2006 11:14 AM
Whats the SCL?
steffke
Jun 02, 2006 08:31 PM
The SCL is the Straight Carapace Length. It is measured from above the turtle's carapice in a straight line (center of the shell)as opposed to a line that would "hug" the carapace down the center of the shell. It is important to know how a person is measureing their turtle. The first method gives you a smaller number that is an accurate measure of the length of the turtle. The second method give you a larger number that isn't a reflection of the length.
If you are asking for information about a turtle that you are going to buy make sure they are using the SCL, or you might be surprised at how small the turtle is.
