How can I know the gender?

[Ceyda]

I think my baby is male but I’m not sure how can I know? We don’t have reptile specialists where I live. I’m REALLY glad I found this website!

 

[Ruby the Tortoise]

Please post a picture of your tortoise, preferably looking at the plastron and tail, main factors to tell what sex it is.

 

[Ruby the Tortoise]

Please post a picture of your tortoise, preferably looking at the plastron and tail, main factors to tell what sex it is.

Most females have shorter tails, and have a “thinner” design in their plastron, where males have a broader “design” and have a noticeably longer tail.

 

[Ceyda]

Please post a picture of your tortoise, preferably looking at the plastron and tail, main factors to tell what sex it is.

He is a little dirty should I clean him for you to tell or is this fine?

 

[Ruby the Tortoise]

He is a little dirty should I clean him for you to tell or is this fine?

I feel fairly certain that your tortoise is female.

 

[Ceyda]

I feel fairly certain that your tortoise is female.

Omg really? I was calling him my little prince... I need to change her name now. Wow thank you so much. Virtual huggg

 

[KarenSoCal]

I think your baby is still too young to tell. While babies, they all tend to look female.

 

[Ceyda]

I think your baby is still too young to tell. While babies, they all tend to look female.

Oooh okay so maybe in a year or so I’ll know. Thank youu.