Male or Female Redfoot?

I have had this Redfoot for 9 months. I named it Rosemary but think it might be a fella.
This tortoise is 6 inches. Recently she started making noises, especially when soaking similar to what people describe as clucking. It is a soft yet distinct noise.
What do you think about sex? Age?

Thanks!

I'd say female actually. But I'm no red foot expert......yet lol

A female would be just fine with me. 😊 😊😊

Looks female to me also .

My new redfoot makes those clucking noises. She is about 10 inches and was identified on this forum as a female. Do the noises suggest anything to do with sexing?

I believe both sex's sing or cluck. I went under " search"
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Looks girlie to me. But you know I don't keep Redfoots

Thanks Heather!
I thought this one was leaning towards male, only because of the dofference between this 6 inch and two 5 1/2 inch that I have.
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Kathyth, from what I know I think it's a dude.

Is it the same one as the one in your pic by your name?

I appreciate your response.

The tortoise in the picture by my name is N adult ffemale desertt ortoise.

The one in question, is a Redfoot. 😊

Ohhh they looked the same to me but any way from what I was told if the tort is more long or oval like its a male and females are more circular to support eggs plus to me in that pic at least it looked like his/her cloaca hangs down more

Im going to guess male. Looks like it is getting the " peanut " shape. Also the males do the clucking as a breeding trait. My male is doing it noe and he is looking for a female. But watch for the changes in the mid section. Which will def. Tell you the sex.

mainey34 said:

Im going to guess male. Looks like it is getting the " peanut " shape. Also the males do the clucking as a breeding trait. My male is doing it noe and he is looking for a female. But watch for the changes in the mid section. Which will def. Tell you the sex.

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Definitely agree with you mainey34... Look for the tail to lengthen and the peanut or pinched waist to become more noticeable ...it will happen fast! In a few months...tyrone was the same way ..clucking away one day and flashing me his manly bits a few months later! He seemed to grow over night!

But get ready for all kinds of crazy noises!

I definitely appreciate the input of all.
My guess changed from ?? Female to male about 6 months ago. If I turned this one over and 2 others that are close in SCL there is a significant difference.
I'm thinking that Rosemary just may not fit his tortoise. 😊

kathyth said:

I definitely appreciate the input of all.
My guess changed from ?? Female to male about 6 months ago. If I turned this one over and 2 others that are close in SCL there is a significant difference.
I'm thinking that Rosemary just may not fit his tortoise. [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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How about Rufus or Marty? Both manly names!

Yes! Manly and good! [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

kathyth said:

I have had this Redfoot for 9 months. I named it Rosemary but think it might be a fella.
This tortoise is 6 inches. Recently she started making noises, especially when soaking similar to what people describe as clucking. It is a soft yet distinct noise.
What do you think about sex? Age?

Thanks!

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Definitely male. I have been doing extensive research on how to tell tortoise males from females, and what you got there is definitely a male tortoise. You can tell by the wide- open area where the tail comes out. The females' area is literally more egg- shaped!