Female
Names for animals are no big deal. ONe of our members has a male leopard named Lola and I have a female cat called Spencer.Well, looks like Sherman is now an odd name. Thanks for the confirmation!
Definitely a girl, Also count the front feets toes. Back of shell seems taller than my older female Spekes and would not be surprised if this is a Western or Eastern Bells.
OK so not a western Bells for sure. Mine break off their nails too and didn't even slow them down. But they will grow back. If you use a soft substrate they will grow back sooner and likely last longer. Your tortoises front nails do need trimmed. Just don't cut back into the part that will hurt and bleed. Unless you actually see an infection(back feet)not a worry. I'd really like to see a Bells keeper chime in and judge what yours is for sure.
I've actually paid good money to rescue Tortoises.Well, I consider an "adoption" a rescue. Just as my dog that came from the animal shelter was actually "adopted," I rescued him. If an animal doesn't have a forever loving home where they are provided adequate care they need to be rescued.
I didn't post his medical issues as I'm leaving that for the vet. I was just looking for validation on species.
Your response was not a warm welcome and I will bring my questions elsewhere going forward.