I just addopted a common snapping turtle and I don't know much about them. I am not sure if it is male or female, I don't know how to tell them apart. My boyfriend has a Carolina Diamondback Terrapin and I will be watching him for a month and I am wondering if I can keep them both in the same tank. They are both about 6 inches long (shell length) and I have a 55 gallon tank. Please help. THANKS!!
Lorinda
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question regarding my common snapping turtle.
Lorinda
Apr 21, 2004 04:29 PM
Replies (5)
HerpHelmz
Apr 21, 2004 06:51 PM
Don't keep them together.
Michael
Michael's Place
lorinda
Apr 21, 2004 06:56 PM
thank you for letting me know.
do you happen to know how to tell males and females apart?
ch23119
Apr 21, 2004 06:57 PM
no you can't keep them together because the snapper will probably tear the other one apart. as for sexing them, on a male the vent is located further away from the plastron that the female which is located right next the the edge. there have been some good pictures posted awhile back that will help you.
HerpHelmz
Apr 21, 2004 06:57 PM
You're going to need an adult male and an adult female for a tail comparison, males are longer and thicker.
Michael
Michael's Place
ch23119
Apr 21, 2004 07:00 PM
back on Jan. 23rd. there was a good post and pictures regarding sexing snappers. you can also post a picture of your turtle's tail.
