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Hello, I have a three-year-old sulcata, and I'm having a little trouble figuring out the gender. I've attached an image of the tail and can post some more if it's necessary; it really looks like a female, but it's very aggressive, already has prominent "tusks", and I could swear I've seen it mount objects. Thanks for the help!

Is the shell concave or flat?

If its concave its a male. (It makes it easier to mount the females when mating)

If its flat, then most likely a female.

From what I can see, it looks like a female.

How big is he/she? It's hard to tell the gender at 3 years old, but from the picture looks like a girl.

>>Hello, I have a three-year-old sulcata, and I'm having a little trouble figuring out the gender. I've attached an image of the tail and can post some more if it's necessary; it really looks like a female, but it's very aggressive, already has prominent "tusks", and I could swear I've seen it mount objects. Thanks for the help!
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looks male to me. From what I have seen with sulcatas the females usually have a U shape and males have a V shape.

I would say its probably deff. a girl, not the worlds greatest shot. but i am 95% sure its a girl, If it wasn't, i would be very surpised. just my thoughts

Andys Turts and Torts

supposedly you should be able to tell by any front bottom shell projections-just below the head. they use for fighting other males. so how about a shot of that area
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