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Hey All,
Trying to help a friend out... I've kept and raised a number of Sulcata over the years, but this one has me a little stumped! It's about 14" SCL, maybe 25 pounds. The tail looks in between a male and a female at this time. It's about 6 or 7 years old? The plastron is flat as a pancake so far... Any opinions appreciated!
Male or Female? I'm stumped!
Thanks!
Matt
p.s. - Sorry it was so muddy... raining here a bit thankfully!
Anal scutes definitely look like those of a female.
I appreciate the input, Bill. No kidding, I've seen a whole bunch a tort tails, but this one just sat on the fence with me. I initially wanted to say female, but the length from the cloaca to the tip of tail just looked ever so slightly too long. At this size with a flat plastron I guess it's safe to say female.
Thanks again!
Matt
>>Anal scutes definitely look like those of a female.
But I bet it will be a while before she grows that opening out enough to pass normal sized eggs.
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