How big does a redfoot need to be to sex it. In other words, at what rough size do they exhibit the male or female characteristics?
How big?
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I've heard from other posts that the carapace length has to be anywhere from 5-7 inches.
(correct me if I'm wrong)
(correct me if I'm wrong)
That is generally correct, from about 5-7" SCL. Some even have to be a bit larger. My little male is 7" and definitely male.
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PeanutbuttER said:
That has been an debate for years.... Some exhibit or show tell tell signs ..even smaller than 5". While others you might have to wait till slightly larger...
JD~
That's great. I have one that just hit 6". I'll post pics of him/her tonight!
I had a Northern that I thought was a female right at 7", who developed into a full male in the last few months.
I have read several accounts that Southerns, more specifically, the cherrys, often show the signs at a smaller size- 5" or so. That is one reason a lot of people label them as 'dwarves' (even though they can often get larger than most Northerns!)
I have read several accounts that Southerns, more specifically, the cherrys, often show the signs at a smaller size- 5" or so. That is one reason a lot of people label them as 'dwarves' (even though they can often get larger than most Northerns!)
Believe what you like guys - I agree with Mark.. especially about the Northerns! I raised them up from hatchlungs and had a few [ trades ] from 4" SCL that are over 7" SCL now and still not sure what they are.......... they always look like females until a few months before they start the 'changes'!
Now the Brazilians....... these dudes are as confused as I am. 6 incher's out there "squeakin' around" climbin' up on anything that isn't moving. It's hilarious!!!
I'll see if I can get a few pics.. it's about to break a temp record [ 92 F ] today and the humidity is in the 80's...................
NERD
Now the Brazilians....... these dudes are as confused as I am. 6 incher's out there "squeakin' around" climbin' up on anything that isn't moving. It's hilarious!!!
I'll see if I can get a few pics.. it's about to break a temp record [ 92 F ] today and the humidity is in the 80's...................
NERD
i actually have a 13" redfoot that i still cannot tell m or f
it shows signs of both,, short stubby tail, but it has a very concave plastron
i really havent pursued the more invasive way of knowing for sure
it shows signs of both,, short stubby tail, but it has a very concave plastron
i really havent pursued the more invasive way of knowing for sure
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