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Just picked up this guy after he became boring to the previous owner. They had no clue on species or gender but knew he/she was at least 7 years old. Anyone have any clues?
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2.2 Burmese Python
0.1 Tiger Retic
1.0 Rubber Boa
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2.5 Ball Python
1.0 Coastal Carpet Python
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That appears to be a nice male Cuora amboinensis. They are starting to go a little crazy dividing these Asian Box turtles into subspecies, and it would be nearly impossible for you to determine which subspecies you have without knowing the locality from whence it came.
Here's a link to an identification sheet for Cuora -
http://www.chelonia.org/cuoragallery.htm
Here's a link for sexing tips for this species -
http://www.chelonia.org/sexing/sexing_Cuora_amboinensis.htm
Nice turtle.
That's definately an Chinese Box Turtle.
oh freaking sweet!! Malaysian boxie! semi-aquatic turtle, love him forever! they are really nice turtles! I wish i had a pair. consider yourself lucky
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Buslady of SoCal
Breeder of Ornate Wood Turtles
Rhinoclemmys Pulcherrima Manni
Mom: Jessie; Dad: Donatello
Kids: Steve,Leo,Bender and Dax.
(sorry, my kids ain't fer sale)
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