Gender for my Cherryhead

Arshi

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Hi guys!

I was wondering if you guys could tell Simba’s gender by these photos? He/she is a Cherryhead redfoot tortoise. It’s probably still too early to tell but the shell length is about 6 inches right now. 4DC357DB-9130-461E-A567-2A190A2ABD63.jpeg251E026B-9D80-45D7-BE7A-8E81F049CD20.jpeg
 

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Still to small to be certain, but my guess would be a male. If it’s a male he should be starting to flash while getting soaked soon. Redfoots/ cherries are one of the few species where females can have a bit of a longer tail. I have a couple large egg laying cherry females that don’t have the typical short stubby tail.
 

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Still to small to be certain, but my guess would be a male. If it’s a male he should be starting to flash while getting soaked soon. Redfoots/ cherries are one of the few species where females can have a bit of a longer tail. I have a couple large egg laying cherry females that don’t have the typical short stubby tail.
Flash 🤔 I didn’t know that was a thing.. thanks for the heads-up. Totally would of been freaking out 😅 and thanks for the input!
 

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Still pretty small but looking to be male. That tail should probably double in size in the next year if so.
 

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Still pretty small but looking to be male. That tail should probably double in size in the next year if so.
Everybody’s saying male 😁 thanks! Interesting, I’ll definitely watch his tail.
 

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Ensure you read the care sheet and give him the best environment and set up for smooth shell growth and welfare. Enjoy...
 

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Flash 🤔 I didn’t know that was a thing.. thanks for the heads-up. Totally would of been freaking out 😅 and thanks for the input!
You will probably get a big surprise one day soon - possibly when he is soaking - and it really be a BIG surprise !!!
Angie
 

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