I recently got a redfoot tortoise. I think it is about two or three years old. I was wondering how old it has to be to determine its gender and how to determine its gender. Thanks.
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redfoot questions
Shorty333
Jul 07, 2003 05:09 PM
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gabycher
Jul 07, 2003 06:43 PM
The link below should help you with this question:
http://www.chelonia.org/sexing/sexing_Geochelone_carbonaria.htm
Generally one can start making a guess when they are around
5 inches SCL. But it will remain a good guess for another
couple of years, and surprises do happen.
If you would post a good picture of the plastron and eventually
top and sideview of the carapace, we could have a look...
My three year old Kathrin is 5 inches long and a pretty obvious
girl!
Emjoy your Redfoot,
Gaby
